Vidya Bhavani Suresh

This is the official YouTube channel of Vidya Bhavani Suresh, renowned Bharatanatyam Exponent and Musicologist. She has the rare distinction of dancing to her own voice.

Vidya is also the author of multiple books in the 'Demystifying Fine Arts' series of Skanda Publications. She is an excellent public speaker in various languages. She is a qualified Company Secretary (FCS) and holds a master's degree in Folklore from St Xavier's College, Palayamkottai.

Vidya's biggest contribution to Bharatanatyam is Tamizh Illakiyamum Bharatamum, covering 50 plus items extracted from Sangam literature. She is the recipient of a 2-year Fellowship from the Department of Art and Culture, Government of India, for Folklore research.

She runs Skanda Publications with her husband B A Suresh, an advocate turned media-man, and is the mother of three.