About Rithwik Foundation

Chetana Praveen Kadle is the Founder Director of RFPA. She is responsible for financial planning and governance aspects of the foundation. She is a fine artist and paints portraits and landscapes in oils and acrylics. She is the co-ordinating editor of Parijna books published by Parijnan Foundation – a Charitable Trust. The books encourage children to be proud of their heritage. Chetana is keenly interested in all forms of performing arts.

Sudipto serves as director in the foundation  and is responsible for crafting strategies to make the foundation future ready and position itself as the most innovative and respected music organisation with a focus of creating performers of the future as well as preserve the rich cultural tradition. In his professional career he was also responsible for curation and  promotion of Classical music and dance – in terms of setting up flagship music festivals and supporting most renowned music academies across the country. In his professional capacity, he is presently the Vice President – Human Resource, Corporate Strategy and Business Excellence of Tata AutoComp Systems and is involved in the foundation in a voluntary and non-commercial capacity.

Rujuta is the Founder CEO and Director of Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy(RSCA) , which is a division of the Foundation. She is an internationally acclaimed kathak dancer  and choreographer in her own capacity, her performances are known for having the unique mix of  traditional content, rich music collaborations and digital & technology integrations to make the offerings relevant specially to the youth and international audience. RSCA is considered today as the most innovative Phy-gital Dance Academy ( Digital & Physical) which has students across the globe taught in the world class Learning Management System of RFPA and its world class dance studios. Winner of multiple coveted awards, she looks as dance as a medium for transforming the society through her  “Dance for Hope” project to reach to the economically and physically challenged children.

Bhoomija is the Head Administrator at Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts (RFPA) since 2019. She is responsible for the maintenance of the infrastructure at RFPA centre, co-ordination/organization of music festivals, Guru in Residence classes & other events by RFPA.
Bhoomija has always been an avid enthusiast in various arts such as Bharatnatyam, the Veena and theatrical performances since a very young age. She has worked for the administrative department of the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India and used to be active as an educator for children.

Falguni is a core team member at RFPA since November 2020. She handles finance and accounting of the foundation and is involved in artiste management, planning and execution of the RFPA events. She actively participates in RFPA’s digital initiatives. She has been learning kathak for the past 10 years and now is pursuing her Masters in Dance under Smt. Rujuta Soman at Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy. She holds the license of B1 Zumba Instructor and also has completed (D.Y.ed ) in Yoga from Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nashik.

Sanika is a Core Member of the foundation and is responsible for Artiste Relationship Management and Care. Since the inception of the foundation she has been involved for curation and implementation of the flagship events of the foundation. She is a senior disciple of Guru Smt.Rujuta Soman since last 18 years and a performer at national level in her own capacity and a faculty for dance since last 8 years. Additionally, she has completed her Masters In Administration (MBA) and holds Nritya Vishard degree & Pursuing MA in Dance.