“Growing up as twins meant we were always side by side. We fought together, learned together, and more often than not, ended up dancing together. It began with both of us copying steps from movie songs at home, trying to match each other’s moves and laughing when we couldn’t. Our father saw how much joy dancing brought us, so he gave it some direction by enrolling us with Afzal Pasha sir. He taught us Andhra Natyam and also introduced us to some Western styles. Those first classes laid the foundation for everything that came next.

After Afzal Pasha sir passed away, we found ourselves uncertain about where our dance journey would lead. Around that time, we met Perini Venkat sir, who introduced us to Perini Natyam—a centuries-old warrior dance rooted in Telangana’s history.

Perini is celebrated for its power, rhythm, and spiritual depth, and the first time we tried it, we felt a unique connection. Our coordination as twins always came naturally, but Perini joined us in a way we’d never experienced before. We immediately knew this was going to define our path.

Over the years, our dedication to Perini kept growing. We continue to draw inspiration from the revival efforts led by Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna garu, who brought the tradition back to life after it nearly disappeared following the fall of the Kakatiya dynasty. Training under Perini Rajkumar sir showed us how authentic Perini feels—rooted in discipline, strength, and a sense of devotion. We’re also grateful to pioneers like Dr. Kala Krishna garu, whose efforts have helped take Perini to new audiences and encourage interpretations such as Perini Thandavam and Perini Lasyam.

Though we’ve performed on stages across India, some moments stand out. Performing Perini before Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji at the HICC Novotel event in November 2022 is a memory we’ll always cherish. Receiving the Girnar Ratna Puraskar in Junagadh, Gujarat, in January 2025 for our performances in Perini, Kuchipudi, and Jugalbandi was another milestone.

For us, dance is more than what happens on stage. It’s a bond we share as twins and a way to keep our cultural traditions alive and evolving.”