Pritam Dhar: The Journey of a Special Child from Kolkata as Dance Artist

When Pritam Dhar was three years old, he started at a regular school. About a year later, his family was asked to take him out. Most people would call that the end of a chapter. His family chose to treat it as the start of a different one.

Today, Pritam is an inspirational dance performer in Kolkata, a performer with around 27 years of dance behind him, and a Super Hero Awardee 2026 honored by Forever Star India Awards. His story is about talent, but it is just as much about a family that refused to stop looking for the right door.

Who Is Pritam Dhar?

Pritam Dhar is originally from Durgapur, West Bengal, and now lives in Salt Lake City, Bidhannagar, Kolkata. He is a special child dance performer who has spent most of his life learning and performing different dance forms, including Rabindra Nritya, Bharatnatyam, Nepali Nritya, folk dance, and modern dance.

Dance is not just his profession. It is how he expresses himself, how he builds confidence, and where he finds happiness. Outside of dance, his other great interest is fashion.

A Childhood Where the Classroom Did Not Fit

School is where most children first learn that they belong. For Pritam, that early experience was harder. The difficulties linked to his condition meant that his family was asked to withdraw him from school after roughly a year.

His family could have let that moment define his future. They didn’t. They kept searching for a place where he could take part, learn, and be himself. That search led them to dance.

How Dance Found Pritam in Durgapur

In his hometown, Pritam began dancing alongside other children. It quickly became clear that this was something special. Dance gave him a space where he was not an outsider. He could take part, express himself, and enjoy learning, and with each practice session his confidence grew.

What started as a way to belong turned into a lifelong passion. With steady practice and his family’s encouragement, he kept learning and kept performing.

The Move from Durgapur to Kolkata

In 2006, Pritam and his father came to Kolkata so that he could continue developing as a dancer. The move opened new doors for practice, learning, and performance.

His father has been beside him through all of it, from the hard early school years to the big stages of the city. His support is a major part of the story. It was also his father who nominated him for the Super Hero 2026 Award, because he believed Pritam’s journey deserved to be recognized.

On Stage Across Kolkata

Over the years, Pritam has performed at some of the city’s well-known cultural venues, including Sisir Mancha, Netaji Indoor Stadium, Dakshineswar Bhavanin, Rabindra Sadan, Mohit Mancha, and Salt Lake, along with other platforms across Kolkata.

For a young dancer who was once told that a regular classroom was not the right place for him, standing on those stages carries a meaning that goes beyond applause.

Rabindra Nritya, Bharatnatyam, Nepali Dance and More

One of the things that sets Pritam apart is his range. He is a Rabindra Nritya performer, a Bharatnatyam performer, and a Nepali dance performer, and he has also built skill in folk and modern dance. He has reached the level of Sangeet Bibhakar in Rabindra Nritya, Bharatnatyam, and Nepali Nritya, which reflects years of steady learning and discipline.

Moving between classical, regional, and contemporary styles takes patience and commitment. Pritam has shown both for nearly three decades.

Recent Recognition and Achievements

This year has been a special one for Pritam. On 19 April 2026, he won the position of 1st Runner-up at an event held at Middleton Chamber, Kolkata. On 26 July 2026, he was recognized at the National Icon of Kolkata Awards 2026, held at Salt Lake.

Now he has been named a Super Hero Awardee by Forever Star India Awards. None of these moments came overnight. They are the result of showing up to practice, year after year.

Why Pritam Dhar Deserves the Super Hero 2026 Award

• The title “Super Hero” is not about capes. It is about courage, and Pritam’s life shows it in quiet ways.
• He kept going. Early setbacks in school did not stop him. He found his path and kept walking it for 27 years.
• He turned challenge into confidence. Dance gave him a way to communicate and connect, and he made the most of it.
• He built real skill. His Sangeet Bibhakar level and his performances across Kolkata come from consistent work, not shortcuts.
• He shows what family support can do. The belief of his family, especially his father, gave him the chance to grow.
• He gives others hope. For other special children and their families, his story is proof that a different beginning does not mean a smaller future.

A Message for Special Children and Their Families

Pritam’s journey carries a simple but powerful message: a challenge may change the path, but it does not have to decide the destination.

Many parents of special children worry about school, communication, acceptance, and whether their child will find something to be proud of. Pritam’s story shows that with patience, understanding, and the right opportunity, a child’s abilities can grow into something extraordinary. The key is to look for what a child can do, instead of focusing only on what they find hard.

Key Achievements

• Super Hero Award by Forever Star India Awards for the Best Inspirational Dance Performer Special Child
• Around 27 years of dedication to dance
• Sangeet Bibhakar level in Rabindra Nritya, Bharatnatyam, and Nepali Nritya
• Skilled in folk dance and modern dance
• 1st Runner-up at an event held at Middleton Chamber, Kolkata, on 19 April 2026
• Recognized at the National Icon of Kolkata Awards 2026, held at Salt Lake, on 26 July 2026
• Performances at Sisir Mancha, Netaji Indoor Stadium, Dakshineswar Bhavanin, Rabindra Sadan, Mohit Mancha, and Salt Lake

What This Award Means for Kolkata’s Dance Community

Pritam’s recognition is a reminder to the dance community in Kolkata and across West Bengal that talent can come from anywhere, and that giving a child a fair chance can change a life. His story is as much about the people around him as it is about him.

Forever Star India Awards congratulates Pritam Dhar and his family on this well-earned honor, and wishes him many more years of dance, joy, and success.