Amit Chowdhury has not only proved to be a prominent Bharatanatyam dancer, but also proved that it always pays off when you stay true to your passion. Over the years he has directed and performed a host of productions including Tagore's famous 'Mayar Khela,' 'Tasher Desh,' 'Fireflies,' and many more. Amit also performed at various festivals including the 'Uday Shankar Festival' and 'Kalki Kalakar Festival'.
Born and brought up in Chittagong, Amit's voyage towards the world of dancing began at a very early age. “I began dance lessons because of my mother," he says. "However, very soon, I realised that dance is something I cannot live without.” He learned the basic of folk and other genres of dancing at the Chittagong Shilpakala Academy and after completing his HSC exams he went to Rabindra Bharati, Kolkata, for his Bachelor's and Master's in Bharatnatyam.
Amit has performed at various festivals but he states that his most remarkable show was at the Kalki Kalakar Festival where he received the Srinagarmani Award. “I think that an artiste can never be fully satisfied with his own work," he says. "Once an artiste is satisfied, he or she would become stagnant! I don't think I was ever entirely satisfied with any of my performances but after receiving the award I was at least certain that I was on the right path.”
Currently, Amit is working as a lecturer of Dance at Shanto Mariam University and a guest lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies in Dhaka University. He has also been working extensively with Shadhona- a centre of advancement in South Asian culture. According to Amit, there should be more academic institutions in our country to practice these art forms so that many more can pursue them professionally.