Nikhil Paul

🪔 About

Nikhil Paul is an Indian classical and folk dance artist and choreographer, primarily based in Delhi. He has established a career as a performing artist, collaborating with several prominent dance organizations and cultural units. Paul's professional journey includes working as a Dance Artist with Teamwork Arts, Natya Ballet Centre, Anveshana Society for Performing Arts, Bhoomika Creative Dance Centre, and Shrinkhala- Dance Company & Centre for Arts and Development. He has been associated with Shrinkhala- Dance Company & Centre for Arts and Development as a Dance Artist since November 2019. Paul is known for his vibrant choreographic presentations that often blend classical and folk traditions. He choreographed and presented a fusion of Rajasthan's rich folk traditions, Kathak, and puppetry for the Rajasthan Foundation Day celebration in Jaipur on March 19, 2026. He also performed the opening act at the first International Film Festival of Delhi on March 25, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, showcasing an evocative blend of classical and folk dance forms. Additionally, Paul was part of the production "NETRA PAT - The Blindfold," a repertoire of Lok Chhanda Cultural Unit, which was presented at the International Mahabharata Festival in Bhopal on January 19, 2026. The choreography for this particular production was by Maitreyee Pahari. His educational background includes studies at the University of Delhi. While actively involved in performances and choreography, the available information does not indicate that he has founded or currently leads his own dance academy or institution, nor does it detail a specific teaching legacy with named students. His work primarily focuses on performing and choreographing for various cultural events and dance companies.