Sujata Mohapatra has been regarded as the appropriated prototype of 'beauty and poise'. She was inducted to this art form in her childhood. Since her childhood she has shown an intrinsic love for dance. Sujata Mohapatra was born and raised into a wealthy family that was enriched with an artistic environment. This kind of environment nurtured her creativity and brought out her inborn artistic style.Other than being an accomplished dancer, Sujata Mohapatra has also another identity. She is the blessed daughter-in-law of the Late Guru Padmabibhushan Kelucharan Mohapatra, the legendary advocator of Odissi dance. She was also the proud disciple of this legendary personality. Through her performance, Guru Padmabibhushan Kelucharan Mohapatra's heritage of Odissi dance, devotion and 'blind passion for the classical dance form' has been reflected. Sujata Mohapatra has undergone 18 years stringent training under the strict supervision of Kelucharan Mohapatra. Her dancing skills have been molded into a graceful, committed style, which eventually led to preserving this dance form. Apart from dancing, Sujata Mohapatra has also learnt Odissi and at the Odissi Research Centre, Bhubaneshwar she has attended research work.
