Beyond academics I am passionate about Bharathanatya, Carnatic classical music - Vocal and Flute, photography and spirituality.
I along with my wife Nagarekha G Rao am trained in Bharathanatya by Prof M R Krishnamoorthy of Kalakshithi Bengaluru, former Professor of Dance at Kalakshetra school of fine arts, Chennai, and a direct disciple of Legendry Rukmini Devi Arundale, Founder of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.
I have also been trained and still pursuing Vocal music and flute in Carnatic/south Indian classical style.