Folk
Maestro
Dr. Rakesh Bhatt is a versatile cultural ambassador for the Himalayan region, bridging the gap between ancient ritual and modern stage.
Heritage Performance, 2024
Dr. Rakesh
Bhatt
Birth
18 July 1973 (Ukhimath, Uttarakhand, India)
Occupation
Theatre director, folk artist, cultural promoter, music director, social activist
Known For
Theatre, folk music, folk arts, cultural documentation — especially of Uttarakhand heritage
Organisation
Utsav Group (Director)
Utsav
Group
Uttarakhand Theatrical Socio Active Visualization
Founded in April 2014, Utsav Group emerged as a beacon of cultural revival after the 2013 Kedarnath disaster.
"Utsav Group emerged to uplift the spirits of affected communities and reconnect people with their Indian and Uttarakhand values."— Dr. Bhatt
Cultural Consciousness
Promoting awareness of Himalayan values and identity.
Reviving Folk Arts
Reviving traditional performance styles and music.
Social Change
Using theatre as a medium to address community issues.
Key Activities
- 01Folk theatre festivals
- 02Drama and performance events
- 03Cultural documentation and research
- 04Folk music shows
Theatre Legacy
Preserving Himalayan Epic Traditions
Preserving Oral
Sciences
Dhol Sagar / Folk Instrumentation
Expertise in Dhol Sagar, the ancient oral science of drumming, preserving sacred Himalayan rhythms and traditional instruments.
Enactment and Folk Ballad Performing Art
Reviving traditional storytelling through powerful enactments and folk ballads that bring the rich legends of the Himalayas to life.
Workshop and Training Program
Conducting intensive workshops and training programs to mentor and nurture the next generation of folk performers.
Extension Program
Broadening cultural horizons through collaborative community programs and extension initiatives across diverse regions.
Ritual Theatre
Dedicated to the performance and preservation of sacred ritual theatre, maintaining the linguistic and spiritual essence of Garhwali traditions.
Global Stage
Taking the folklore of Uttarakhand to international audiences, from local temples to worldwide digital archives.
Supreme
Honor
The Highest Recognition in Folk Arts
Sangeet Natak
Akademi Award
Conferred by the President of India (2023), this is the highest national recognition for artists, professionalizing Himalayan traditions on the national stage.
Civic Reception 2025
A grand reception in Ukhimath celebrated his journey from a mountain village to the Presidential palace.
National Consultant
Serving as a high-level consultant for National Geographic on Himalayan mysteries.
National Sangeet Natak Akademi Recognition
Official Akademi Record
The Legacy
in Motion
Spanning Decades of Preservation
64+ Rare Documents
Preserving the Unseen
Echoes of our Ancestors
"Every frame a story, every story a heartbeat of the mountains."
Performances
in Motion
Official Channel
70+ VideosPerformance 1
Traditional Himalayan Folk Arts
A deep dive into the ritualistic performance traditions of the mountains.
Performance 2
Cultural Preservation Journey
Documenting the vanishing echoes of Uttarakhand's heritage.
Performance 3
Theatre Legacy in Motion
Experience the vibrant energy of Utsav Group's stage productions.
Theatre &
Performing Arts
Master of Traditional Arts
Specialist in Central Himalayan folk theatre (Ramlila, Pandav Lila) and traditional performance techniques.
Roopkund Mystery
Expert for National Geographic documentary.
Brahmanical Icons
Specialist in ancient Himalayan artifacts.
Bhupendra Naudiyal
Point of contact for inquiries and collaborations.
+91 7668843375Community
Collaborations, workshops, and conversations—open to institutions, festivals, and villages. Dr. Bhatt's work thrives on dialogue with communities and fellow artists.
rakesh.uttarnchal@gmail.com
Phone
+91 9456346520, +91 75058 41361
Assistant: Bhupendra Naudiyal (+91 7668843375)
YouTube
@therakeshbhattLocation
East Hope Town, near Paonta Highway, Thakurpur, Prem Nagar, Dehradun – 248007, Uttarakhand, India