The name “Nrutyeshwar” is derived from two Sanskrit words — “Nrutya” meaning dance, and “Eshwar” meaning God — together symbolizing the God of Dance. In Indian mythology, Lord Shiva, revered as Nataraj, is considered the divine originator of dance. With religion deeply interwoven into the fabric of Indian life, much of its folk art and traditions trace their roots back to spiritual and religious practices.
Founded by Shri. Shashin Mestry in 1989, Nrutyeshwar was born out of a vision to preserve, promote, and celebrate the richness of Indian folk culture. The organization engages in the practice and performance of Folk Dance, Folk Music, and Folk Art, drawing members from schools and colleges across the city. Driven by the belief that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow, Nrutyeshwar serves as a platform to pass on cultural heritage to future generations.
With over 50+ years of experience in the field of Art, Dance & Culture, Shashin Mestry is a renowned choreographer and cultural mentor trained under stalwarts like Late Shri Sachin Shankar. His deep engagement with Indian folk traditions includes learning directly from grassroots artists across India.
As the President & Choreographer of Nrutyeshwar for over 36 years, he has led the group to perform at numerous national and international festivals across countries like France, USA, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and more—earning prestigious awards including 1st Prize at International Folk Dance Festivals.
He has choreographed and directed performances for leading schools, colleges, government bodies, and corporate organizations, consistently winning accolades at state and national levels. Notably, he choreographed Maharashtra’s tableau for the Republic Day Parade (2006–2008) in New Delhi.
His contributions extend to theatre, films, and television, along with receiving the Samaj Bhushan Award (1994) for excellence in arts and culture.
Driven by passion and dedication, he continues to inspire generations while promoting the rich heritage of Indian folk dance and culture.
Our achievements and milestones along this beautiful journey!
We believe that true achievement is born from passion, perseverance, and purpose.
We had the distinct honour of performing before some of the most eminent dignitaries in India and overseas.
Our dedication to excellence in folk dance, music, and cultural representation has consistently attracted media attention, both in India and internationally.
Things that set us apart
The Mumbai International Folk Festival is envisioned as a landmark cultural event — the largest and most comprehensive international folk festival ever held in India.
We have expanded our efforts beyond performance to actively engage in the preservation and propagation of India’s invaluable cultural heritage.
Elements of Dance is an initiative launched in 2013 as a specialized branch of Nrutyeshwar. EOD is dedicated to providing comprehensive training in various forms of dance and performing arts to students from a wide range of schools, colleges and institutes.
The Nrutyeshwar Adult Folk Group was founded in 1989, laying the foundation for what would become a long-standing journey of cultural preservation and artistic excellence.
The Nrutyeshwar Children Folk Group is a vibrant and enthusiastic ensemble dedicated to nurturing the next generation of cultural ambassadors.
At Nrutyeshwar, we specialize in the seamless planning and execution of cultural events that celebrate the richness of Indian folk traditions.
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One of our Member of the group won the category of “Most Popular Male 2019” in Dance Festival Spain.
INDIA won 1st prize in Choreography, 2nd Prize in Group Singing and 2nd Prize for Music Orchestra in Georgia 2017.…
The group was felicitated by Cultural Minister of Maharashtra Hon. Shri. Vinod Tawde in 2017
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