Prathibha Prahlad (b 1962) is a Bharata Natyam dancer, educator, choreographer, arts administrator, and author.

[1] She began her dance journey without any formal training but with the support of her parents who realized her talent and encouraged her.

[3] Prahlad has a post-graduate degree in Mass Communications and has contributed articles to newspapers as well as producing, directing and acting in television serials.

Prahlad's book on Bharatnatyam was the number 2 bestseller for 10 years on Amazon after publishing and it has been reprinted various times.

She is also a highly respected speaker at TEDx and many more memorial talks at educational institutions.