Sushmita has revived the Katha Shaili of Kathak under the able guidance of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj.

[2] She was featured in Swarthmore College professor Pallibi Chakrevorty's book, "Bells of Change" for her contribution to Kathak and Indian classical dance.

[3] Sushmita graduated with a bachelor's degree in English literature from Loreto College in Kolkata.

She had visited Japan previously in 1992 - 1993 to present Kathak in its original richness and complex form.

[8] Sushmita recently started The Kerala Gharana, a platform for learning, teaching and sharing of Indian dance and culture.