GOLDEN BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS · 2025
Most People Performing
Kathak Dance in a Relay
On 20 July 2025, 124 Kathak dancers performed in a continuous 12-hour relay in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, under the mentorship of Guru Abhilasha Tiwari.
THE RECORD
124 Dancers. 12 Continuous Hours.
A relay performance that brought together 124 Kathak dancers in Bhopal on 20 July 2025.
124 Kathak Dancers
124 dancers participated in the continuous Kathak relay.
12 Continuous Hours
The relay continued across 12 uninterrupted hours of performance.
Golden Book Recognition
The achievement was recorded by the Golden Book of World Records.
OFFICIAL RECORD DOCUMENT
The Certificate
The official certificate records Vividha Academy's achievement for “Most People Performing Kathak Dance in a Relay.”
“The World Record 'most people performing kathak dance in a relay' has been achieved by Vividha Academy from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. On Jul 20, 2025; under the mentorship of Ms. Abhilasha Tiwari, One Hundred Twenty Four (124) people have performed the kathak dance in a relay.”
— Golden Book of World Records
Official Certificate · 2025
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE RECORD
Guru Abhilasha Tiwari & Abhay Tiwari
Abhilasha Tiwari
Directed and choreographed the 124-dancer 12-hour continuous Kathak relay sequence.
Abhay Tiwary
Directed musical orchestration, rhythm (Taal), and melody throughout the relay.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions & Answers
What world record did Vividha Academy achieve in 2025?
Vividha Academy achieved the world record for 'Most people performing Kathak dance in a relay', officially recorded by the Golden Book of World Records.
How many dancers participated in the Kathak relay?
A total of 124 Kathak dancers participated in the continuous relay performance.
When and where was the record achieved?
The record was achieved on 20 July 2025 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
How long did the Kathak relay continue?
The relay continued uninterrupted across 12 continuous hours.
Who led the Vividha Academy world record performance?
The performance was organized under the mentorship and choreography of Guru Abhilasha Tiwari, with musical direction by Abhay Tiwari.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
Three New Attempts. One Bigger Stage.
Following its 2025 world record achievement, Vividha Academy is preparing three new world record attempts in Bhopal on 1 September 2026.
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