Did you know in ancient northern India, wandering Kathakars or storytellers used to communicate stories from the great epics and ancient mythology through dance, songs and music. In this episode of the Indian Podcast, listen to Padmashri Guru Shovana Narayan talking about the origin of Kathak and how this dance form has survived through various eras of Indian history. She also talks about her life journey as a successful classical dancer, a scholar and a civil servant.