Odissi dance practitioner and performer, nurtured in the artistic lineage of Lt. Guru Sh. Deba Prasad Das, performed laudably in India and abroad.

Trained in the traditional style of the late Guru Dr. Deba Prasad Das. With over 27 years of dedicated training in this art form, Rahul has had the privilege of learning from esteemed gurus, including: Padmashree Guru Durga Charan Ranbir, Dr. Jyoti Shrivastava and more recently under Guru Aloka Panikar & Ambika Paniker. 

Over the years, he has honed his expertise in traditional and Tandav pieces of Guru Deba prasad das style. 

He is empaneled with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Graded artist of Delhi Doordarshan and a former scholarship holder from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. 

He has mesmerized audiences with his performances at numerous festivals in India and abroad, showcasing his exceptional skill and artistic expression in Odissi dance. 

He is the Founder Director of SOCH (School Of Creative Hands), a leading dance institute promoting Indian art and heritage. Under his vision and leadership, SOCH empowers aspiring artists through training, cultural events, and outreach programs, fostering talent and financial independence.