Neha Poduval

Age: 36
Ethnicity: Indian (South Asian)
Occupation and/or Company: Co-Artistic Director at Nautanki Bazaar Productions
Years of experience: 10 plus years.

Personal & professional philosophy:
Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from doing what you want because failure is the foundation of success.

Upcoming performances/ project:
Performing in the upcoming play “An IMM-Permanant Resident ” Produced by Nautanki Bazaar Productions and showing at The Theatre Centre April 12 – 19.

What is the highlight of your work?
Being able to fit into multiple roles from being an Actor, writer, playwright, Bollywood dance teacher, and Yoga and meditation teacher. It is a very rewarding experience for me to help people while channeling my creative energy and instincts through different experiences.

Future goals:
Creating content in collaboration with South Asian artists and working towards preservation and celebration of South Asian culture and traditions. Working towards bringing South Asian content to mainstream Arts and Entertainment in Canada through various avenues.