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Ashlesha
Ravindra Barmukh

Kathak Bollywood Orator Performer

Lisbon, Portugal  ·  Pune, Maharashtra

✦ Selected by RTP — Rádio e Televisão de Portugal
Ashlesha performing
4Languages
Spoken
Her Artistry

Four Dimensions of a
Remarkable Talent

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Kathak Dancer

Classically trained in Kathak — the regal North Indian dance of storytelling — Ashlesha weaves intricate footwork, graceful spins and expressive abhinaya into powerful performances that honour centuries of Indian tradition on European stages.

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Bollywood Dancer

Equally at home in vibrant Bollywood choreography, Ashlesha brings electrifying energy and flair to every stage — from grand Diwali celebrations to embassy galas, she captivates every audience with infectious joy.

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Orator

A confident, eloquent voice fluent in four languages — Ashlesha has recited Hindi poetry at Universidade de Lisboa and spoken at high-profile cultural and diplomatic events, including Vishwa Hindi Divas at FLUL.

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Performer

Selected by RTP — Portugal's national television broadcaster — Ashlesha is a complete performer who brings the vibrant soul of Indian culture to European audiences with grace, depth and unforgettable stage presence.

Her Story

A Young Cultural Heart
Beating in Europe

Ashlesha Ravindra Barmukh is a spirited young artist living in Lisbon, Portugal, with roots deeply planted in the rich cultural soil of Pune, Maharashtra. From a very young age she has embraced Kathak, Bollywood dance and the performing arts with a passion and dedication that far exceeds her years.

She is a celebrated presence at events organised by Bhoomi — Celebrating India in Europe, the Embassy of India in Lisbon, and Marathi Mandal Portugal. India's cultural presence is deeply rooted in Lisbon, and Ashlesha proudly carries that torch forward — dancing, speaking and representing Indian heritage on the international stage.

RTP

Selected by RTP — National Television of Portugal

Ashlesha was selected to appear on RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal), Portugal's national public broadcaster — a remarkable recognition of her exceptional talent as a young Indian cultural performer in Europe.

⭐ Featured on National TV
4Languages
6+Stage Events
2Countries
📺On RTP TV
Ashlesha Diwali 2025 Ashlesha purple anarkali
🏛️Bhoomi
Marathi Mandal
Embassy India
RTP Portugal
Watch Her Perform

Ashlesha on
RTP — National TV Portugal

This is the moment Ashlesha was selected and featured by RTP — Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, the national public broadcaster. A proud milestone for a young Kathak and Bollywood dancer bringing Indian culture to the heart of Europe.

Every step, every expression, every beat — performing before a national audience in Portugal. India's cultural presence in Portugal includes the Indian community in Arroios and across Lisbon, and Ashlesha is part of this vibrant tapestry.

Kathak DanceBollywoodRTP PortugalNational TVIndian HeritageLisbon · Arroios
Latest On Screen

Fresh Off The
Stage & Reels

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Multilingual

Speaking the Language
of Many Worlds

Four languages, one beautiful voice — communicating culture, emotion and heritage across every border.

🇮🇳Marathiमराठी · Mother Tongueमहाराष्ट्राची भाषा
🇮🇳Hindiहिंदी · Fluentराष्ट्रभाषा
🇬🇧EnglishFluentThe global bridge
🇵🇹PortuguesePortuguês · FluentA nova casa
Stage Highlights

Performances &
Notable Events

From national television to diplomatic stages and cultural festivals — Ashlesha has graced the most prestigious Indian cultural events in Portugal, earning admiration wherever she performs.

CID UNESCO Athens Festival

International Solo Performance

4th World Festival of India — CID, in partnership with UNESCO

Selected and invited by the International Dance Council (CID), in official partnership with UNESCO, to perform a solo at the Dora Stratou Theatre in Athens — presented under the patronage of the Embassy of India, Lisbon.

📍 Dora Stratou Theatre, Athens, Greece14 July 2026
IWD 2026

Dance Performance

International Women's Day — Bhoomi 2026

A stunning solo performance in red at the Bhoomi IWD 2026 celebration — commanding the stage with precision, grace and emotion in a breathtaking display of classical and folk dance.

📍 Lisbon2026
Diwali 2025

Bollywood · Kathak

Diwali 2025 — Bhoomi & Embassy of India

A breathtaking spinning performance at Diwali 2025, co-hosted by Bhoomi and the Embassy of India in Lisbon.

Kathak

Kathak Ensemble

Kathak Group Performance

Part of a beautiful Kathak ensemble in matching pink costumes — grace, unity and centuries of tradition in perfect synchrony.

Hindi Divas

Oratory · Poetry

Vishwa Hindi Divas — Universidade de Lisboa

Recited Hindi poetry at World Hindi Day at FLUL alongside Centro de Estudos Indianos & Casa da India.

Marathi Mandal

Classical Performance

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Proudly representing Marathi heritage at Marathi Mandal Portugal in a stunning Nauvari saree.

Meeting with the Indian Ambassador to Portugal

Diplomatic Meeting

Meeting H.E. Puneet R. Kundal, Indian Ambassador to Portugal

Received by Ambassador Puneet R. Kundal at the Embassy of India, Lisbon — a proud moment of recognition and encouragement for her cultural work in Portugal.

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Dance is the hidden language of the soul — and Ashlesha speaks it fluently, across every stage, every language, every border, every screen.

Ashlesha Ravindra Barmukh · Kathak & Bollywood Dancer · Lisbon, Portugal