Have you ever wondered how your life would have shaped, if you had chosen to tread on a different path, seized an opportunity that had come your way. Well, at times I do!

This was the time when I had passed out of college and had gone with my family to watch a movie ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai.’ The movie’s songs and its dance choreography blew my sister’s and my mind. It was surreal. By the end of the movie, both of us had decided to join Shiamak Davar’s dance classes. A week down the line, both us had enrolled and joined the classes.

My sister and I are two years apart, she is older than me; but, the irony of my life is, she looks younger. When we dressed alike, people mistook us to be twins.

As far as I can remember, for us, dance was everything. It was therapeutic, it was a way to bond, celebrate and meditate. When we danced; we felt closest to God. Back then, we were so crazy, excitedly we would start planning in the morning for our evening class, decide our clothes, prepare our bag and would reach 30 minutes before each class and practice our steps, the millionth time. We never missed a single class for three years! Now that is what you call commitment & passion.

Luckily for us, through these classes, we met some genuinely like-minded people. There was never a tussle on who dances better or clash for the center stage position. Though secretly, I always wanted it, but never got it, oops! I said it aloud:-).

It was such an adrenaline rush performing on stage, in front of Shiamak, our talented instructors and encouraging family members. It was sheer joy!

From our group, my sister and I were noticed by Shiamak and were subsequently awarded for our performance. And the cherry on the cake was, we were invited to join a three month extensive training program, a preliminary requirement to be part of his dance troupe. It was like a dream come true; we were super excited and our ever supportive parents agreed to oblige.

However, on the day of registration, one of our close family members convinced our parents against the decision. We were heart broken, but never let it show. For three years, we continued his classes and secretly hoped that we would get the opportunity again and things would work out differently. But they didn’t.    

Till this day, I sometimes wonder, how my life would have been, if I had pursued a career in dancing.

But then, I would have missed out on the lovely experiences that life had in store for me, would have not met the wonderful people, who have filled my life with love and immense joy.

As I write, I’m reminded of what my God mother, my guardian angel, had wisely quoted, “God knows what is best for you, do not complain and surrender yourself. You will be amazed by what he has planned for you”.

So now, I’m earnestly trying to do just that. Enjoying the present moment and also patiently waiting for the next chapter of my life to be revealed:-).