India Untold
He found no fulfilment in his work and decided to pursue a different career.
His father is a retired government teacher and his mother is a homemaker. His diverse upbringing in the diverse culture of old Lucknow honed his eloquent speech.
He earned his PhD from Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University in Wardha. His work focused on Naval Kishore Press in Lucknow.
He embarked on this journey and made his first performance with Ankit in October 2014.
Ankit taught Himanshu about the nuances of language, scenes and atmosphere in Dastangoi. Their collaborative performances made waves on the stage.
Ankit passed away on 9 May 2018 due to a drowning incident while river rafting. That phase was incredibly challenging for Himanshu.
Himanshu Bajpai persevered and decided to continue the work solo. Soon Dastangoi evolved into a full-time pursuit for him.
The former President Ram Nath Kovind invited him to participate in the Harvard Worldwide Week organized by Harvard University.
Prime Minister appreciated Himanshu Bajpai’s performance on Rani Durgavati’s story during one of his Mann Ki Baat speeches.