Kathak
Classical training at Aakruti Kathak Kendra under the guidance of Guru Raghav Raj Bhatt and Guru Mangala Bhatt ji — vandanas, stotrams, taranas and stage productions.
01 — Profile
A performer
with range.
Gayatri Rampelli is a Hyderabad-based actor and Kathak dancer. Her stage practice began in classical dance — training at Aakruti Kathak Kendra under the guidance of Guru Raghav Raj Bhatt and Guru Mangala Bhatt ji — and grew into theatre with a Diploma in Acting from Samahaara, where she has performed in three full productions.
Her repertoire spans traditional vandanas, stotrams and taranas alongside semi-classical, Tollywood and western choreography, with showcases at the University of Hyderabad. On screen, she has worked in Telugu and English short films and is now looking toward feature roles.
Age25
Height5′4″
BaseHyderabad
LanguagesTelugu · Hindi · English
02 — Training & Skills
Discipline behind
the expression.
Acting
Diploma in Acting from Samahaara, Hyderabad — scene work, voice and character built through live repertory theatre.
Folk & Martial Arts
Karrasamu and Silambam stick-art, with foundational training in Kalari — earthy, percussive physical vocabulary.
Movement
Western and semi-classical dance styles — agility, rhythm and body control beyond the classical frame.
Skating
Roller skating at a basic level — balance, glide and edge control that carry straight back into stage movement.
MA in Telugu
A Master of Arts in Telugu — literature, diction and text work behind every line she speaks on stage and on screen.
03 — Stage & Screen
From theatre
to film.
Theatre
Samahaara Theatre — three productions
Puttuku Jarajara Dubukku Mae · Pelli Sandadi · Aagandi Nenu Vastunna. Active repertory member performing across Hyderabad.
Short Film
Aadyantam (Telugu — upcoming)
A Telugu short film, currently awaiting release.
Featured
Cyber-security awareness campaign
On-screen appearance in a public-awareness advertisement.
Dance Showcases
University of Hyderabad
Group and solo Kathak pieces, and sustainability-themed showcases at HCU, including Bhumi Mangalam.
04 — Gallery
The close-up
tells a story.
