Rashmi Swarnakar, Founder and Director of Bhartiya Sangeet Kala Kendra, Raipur, is a multifaceted personality with an interesting combination of academic excellence and creative drive. She has solid knowledge in Chemistry, advanced qualifications in classical music, advanced qualifications in Kathak dance, and advanced qualifications in fine arts. In her practice, she has worked with 10,000+ students and 500+ teachers. She has been a National promoter of art, a national art therapist, and a national fine arts educator for more than 15 years and is a Super Woman 2025 Title Achiever in the Artist category from Forever Star India.

Rashmi Swarnakar – Super Woman 2025 | Acclaimed Artist from Raipur

Rashmi Swarnakar, a prosperous artist, educator, and cultural leader located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, was born in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand into a family of art. Rashmi had having two well-known vocalists in her family line her grandfather and father. There was a huge influence on her early appreciation for music and dance because of them. Rashmi blended that with a scientific approach when she earned her B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from Vinoba Bhave University, and later she earned M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and M.Ed. from Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University.

Rashmi put no boundaries of her own in science and continued her received qualifications in arts from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh in her fields of

• Sangeet Bhaskar in Classical Music
• Nritya Bhaskar in Kathak Dance
• Chitra Bhaskar in Fine Arts

She is Director of Bhartiya Sangeet Kala Kendra, (originated 2000), a premier institution of Indian classical music, dance, & fine arts in Raipur. Her trajectory represents versatility, balance, and risking following her heart. The vision that she had, and her administrative & leadership role, has created a haven of artistic discovery and learning that has positively impacted the lives of thousands.

Meet Rashmi Swarnakar, a passionate leader based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, though her roots trace back to Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. She’s the Founder and Director of the Bhartiya Sangeet Kala Kendra and brings over 15 years of rich experience to the table. Rashmi holds impressive academic credentials, including a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from Vinoba Bhave University, an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, and an M.Ed., both from Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University. Additionally, she has earned professional arts certifications from Pracheen Kala Kendra, showcasing her talents in Classical Music (Sangeet Bhaskar), Kathak Dance (Nritya Bhaskar), and Fine Arts (Chitra Bhaskar).

Rashmi was born in the district of Hazaribagh, and music has been a cornerstone of her life from a very early age. Since childhood, her home resonated with ragas and rhythmical footwork, nurturing her formative sensibility. After completing her schooling at Mount Carmel School, Rashmi was an achiever across disciplines, both academic and co-curricular, and was a regular participant (often a winner) in music, dance, and creative arts competitions.

In 2004 she completed her undergraduate studies and moved to Raipur after marrying her husband. Despite moving cities, her new family commitments, and her shift into adulthood, Rashmi never abandoned her aspirations. In fact, she moved to study postgraduate coursework in Chemistry, and obtain professional qualifications in music, dance, and art.

Rashmi started her career journey as an educator of Chemistry and Assistant Professor at an engineering college, but after experiencing health issues, she boldly moved on from academia to listen to her calling. That bold turn was the beginning of a significant shift in her life.

She has established the Bhartiya Sangeet Kala Kendra, an institution devoted to developing and promoting India’s traditional heritage in music, dance, and fine arts. For 15 years now, this institute has been a place for creativity and exploration, learning and healing, and nurturing talent.

She developed a great work-life balance with the help of her husband, Arvind Kumar Swarnakar, and with their two children, Aarav and Aarya. Today, her journey inspires so many young artists, women, and dreamers in India.