Kala Chhaya was founded by Smt. Prabha Marathe( Gandabandh Shagird of Pt Birju Maharaj) in 1965, to promote the beautiful & lyrical style of Pt. Birju Maharajji. Kala Chhaya has over the last 40 years grown into a “Baniyan Tree”, encompassing various aspects of the art field. The institute offers courses in Kathak, Tabla, Hindustani vocal & Western music.