🎙️ Dance, Music, and Diaspora: A Chat with Melbourne's Manmohini Duo

Hey everyone! Ready for a podcast episode that's equal parts fun, inspiring, and full of good vibes?

We recently sat down with two incredible people who are absolute powerhouses in Melbourne's Indian arts community: Mohini Bordawekar, the heart and soul behind Manmohini Indian Dance School, and Mangirish Bordawekar, the driving force behind Manmohini Events.

From Pune to Melbourne: A Journey of Passion ✈️

This dynamic duo has made it their mission to keep the flames of classical Indian dance and music burning bright here in Australia. If you've been to a stunning classical concert or seen some brilliant Kathak dancers in Melbourne, chances are the Bordawekars were involved!

• Mohini's Dance School is booming! She started Manmohini Indian Dance School and now teaches the elegance of classical Kathak dance to over 250 students across multiple branches. That's serious dedication to the art form! You can check out her school's grace on Facebook or YouTube: @manmohiniindiandanceschool5289. Mohini received her training under the guidance of Guru Smt Amala Shekhar at Late Guru Pandita Rohini Bhate’s ‘Nrityabharati Kathak Dance Academy, Pune.’

• Mangirish is the maestro behind Manmohini Events. He's the one who organises those gorgeous classical music shows, bringing legendary artists from India to perform for us. He’s essentially creating a cultural bridge! Give him a follow on Facebook or YouTube: @ManmohiniEvents.

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What We Talked About (Grab Your Chai!) ☕

We covered everything from how they packed up their lives and moved to Australia, to how they built their creative empire from the ground up. The episode is mostly in Marathi with some English—and yes, there are subtitles, so everyone can follow along!

Here are a few moments you won't want to miss:

• Building a Dream: How did the Manmohini Dance School actually begin? Find out at 05:05.

• The Hard Truths: Mangirish gets real about the challenges and struggles of organising major events (12:03). It's not all glamour!

• Is It Worth It? They discuss how they manage the delicate balance between finance and passion—and whether they feel satisfied with their journey so far (17:58).

• Why Language Matters: A fascinating discussion on how language connects you to your roots (10:18).

Plus, get ready for a laugh during the Rapid-fire round (29:50) and hear about the exciting things they have lined up in their Upcoming projects (33:21).

Mohini and Mangirish are proof that with enough passion, you can keep your culture alive and thriving anywhere in the world.

Ready to dive in? Click the link below and enjoy the conversation!

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/-WobndNn82s