Mumbai, India & Durban, South Africa
Divaksha
Jinabhai
Actress. Model. Dancer. Choreographer.
A South African actress and Kathak-trained dancer available for casting in Mumbai. Film, web series, commercials and music videos, alongside fashion campaigns and choreography in India and South Africa.
Proficient in Hindi. Dialogue in English, Hindi and Gujarati. Remote self-tapes on request.
Watch
On screen
Recent performance, choreography and collaboration, from a Kathak duet to a semi-classical solo.
Kathak and Bharatanatyam duetMere Dholna
Semi-classical soloIshq Sufiyana
Campaign filmFestive Edit
Navaratri duetNavaratri
Kathak soloJanmashtami
Bollywood soloMonica
In the press
Featured
- Zee WorldTelevision
Dance Naija Dance
Judge, Dance Naija Dance
Divaksha joins the judging panel of Zee World's Dance Naija Dance, bringing her background in Kathak, Bollywood dance and performance to the competition.
Zee World
Boss StudioMusic videoAayo Ayodhya Mein Ram
A devotional release from Boss Studio, sung by Romy and Prerna Sahetia and directed by Javed Sanadi. Divaksha is one of the two featured dancers, credited on the film alongside the choreographer Lakshya Sharma.
Boss Studio · 20 January 2024 · 5 min 24
Watch on YouTube- JOMBA!Dance festival
On the EDGE · 2022
SAMSARA
Dancer in SAMSARA, choreographed by Pavishen Paideya. The work was presented on the JOMBA! on the EDGE programme in 2022, exploring Indian South African identity and belonging.
Official JOMBA! programme · University of KwaZulu-Natal
View the festival credit - The PostFeature
Showcase of Durban's diverse dance scene returns
We intend on showcasing the heart and soul of Bollywood and all that Indian culture has to offer.
On performing with Rudra Dance Theatre in Shall We Dance at the Playhouse Opera, the annual showcase presented by the South African Dance Teachers' Association.
The Post · September 2023
Read the feature - Lotus FMRadio
Style in the City
Steps of Storytelling: Heritage Month
A Heritage Month episode on celebrating culture through movement. Divaksha talks through her journey into dance, the lessons it has taught her, and how she keeps tradition alive while encouraging a new generation to honour their heritage through art.
SABC · 22 September 2025
Listen to the episode - The Bollywood TempestStage performance
Sunday Times Eastern Bridal Fair
Performed a contemporary duet to Awari with Yesheen Bhagwandeen at the 2014 dance and fashion show. Coverage names Divaksha as a dancer in the production.
Durban · September 2014
Read the performance coverage
Gallery
Portraits and performance
Selected looks and dance photographs. Denim portraits by Jashlin M. Select an image to view the full frame.
Services
Work with Divaksha
Based in Mumbai and Durban, Divaksha welcomes acting, modelling and choreography briefs from casting directors, production houses and brands.
Her dance practice continues across stage performance, weddings, workshops and private tuition. Choose the kind of project you have in mind.
Acting and Screen Roles
Actress available for Mumbai film, web series, commercial and music video casting. Proficient in Hindi, with remote self-tapes on request and a Kathak performance background.
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Modelling and Campaigns
Fashion, lifestyle, bridal and campaign enquiries. View her existing photographs and The Indo Western Closet campaign film, then send your creative brief.
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Choreography for Productions
Kathak, Bollywood and semi-classical choreography for music videos, stage work and filmed performance. Discuss the music, cast, rehearsal schedule and shoot.
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Wedding and Sangeet Choreography
Routines built around the couple, the family and the floor you actually have. Rehearsals run at your pace, whether the group has danced before or never.
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Stage Performance
Solo and ensemble work for festivals, cultural evenings and theatre programmes. Kathak grounding, with Bollywood and semi-classical repertoire.
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Workshops and Masterclasses
Open-level sessions for studios, schools and community groups. Technique and expression, taught with the stories the movements come from.
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Private Classes
One-to-one and small-group tuition in Durban. Beginners welcome, and equally suited to dancers preparing for an exam or a showcase.
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Corporate and Cultural Events
Heritage Day programmes, Diwali functions, brand launches and gala evenings. Set pieces or a full segment, scaled to the room and the run time.
Enquireabout Corporate and Cultural Events
Media and Collaboration
Radio, film and editorial work, plus choreography for other companies and productions. Previously featured on Lotus FM for Heritage Month.
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About
Performance, grounded in Kathak
Divaksha Jinabhai is an actor, model, dancer and choreographer based in Mumbai and Durban. She holds a Master of Science in Audiology from the University of Cape Town, earned while she kept a full performance schedule running beside it, and the same rigour sits behind the choreography.
Kathak is her classical grounding. She performs with Rudra Dance Theatre, has appeared in Shall We Dance at the Playhouse Opera, and teaches private classes and workshops alongside her stage and broadcast work.
Accolades
- Training
- Rangmanch Pravesh in KathakNateshwar Dance Institute
- Company
- Rudra Dance TheatreDurban
- Television
- Judge, Dance Naija DanceZee World
- Academic
- MSc AudiologyUniversity of Cape Town
FAQ
Booking questions
- Is Divaksha available for Mumbai film casting and remote auditions?
- Yes. Divaksha Jinabhai is available for casting in Mumbai and is proficient in Hindi. Remote self-tapes are available on request. Email the role, script or audition sides, language, deadline and shoot dates to divaksha.j@gmail.com.
- How do I contact Divaksha for casting or a booking?
- Fill in the enquiry form on this page and it goes straight to her inbox, or email divaksha.j@gmail.com directly. For casting, include the role, dialogue language, self-tape deadline and shoot dates. For other bookings, say what the occasion is, the date, the venue or city, and roughly how many people are involved.
- What kinds of bookings does she take?
- Acting and modelling enquiries for Bollywood and other screen productions, fashion campaigns, music videos, production choreography, stage and festival performance, wedding and sangeet choreography, workshops and masterclasses for studios and schools, private and small-group tuition, corporate and cultural events, and media or collaboration work including choreography set on other companies.
- Which areas does she cover?
- She is based in both Mumbai, India and Durban, South Africa. She welcomes casting and production enquiries in both countries, alongside dance bookings across KwaZulu-Natal. Confirm her location, dates and any travel requirements with your brief.
- Does she teach complete beginners?
- Yes. Private tuition, workshops and wedding choreography all assume no previous dance experience unless you say otherwise, and most people booking a sangeet routine have never danced before. Groups with a wide spread of ability are the normal case rather than the exception.
- How much does it cost to book a dancer or choreographer in Durban?
- There is no fixed rate, because a single stage item and a full wedding programme are very different pieces of work. Quotes are given per booking once the type of event, the number of items or rehearsals, the date and the location are known. Send an enquiry and you will get a figure rather than a range.
Bookings
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- divaksha.j@gmail.com
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- Mumbai, India and Durban, South Africa