The guru shishya chemistry was the spotlight of the evening.
The 49th World Congress on Dance Research held at Sahara Star in Mumbai was an event filled with nostalgia.
Chief guest Aishwarya Rai Bachchan joined her dance guru Lata Surendra and together they recalled the actor's childhood matching steps with the guru.
Scroll down for candid photographs from the occasion.
IMAGE: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is trained in Bharatanatyam, was welcomed by her guru Lata Surendra. All photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
IMAGE: Together, they lit the traditional lamp.
IMAGE: Aww...they hugged.
IMAGE: Ash may be a successful actor, but she has not forgotten her guru.
IMAGE: She is still in awe of her teacher.
IMAGE: The dancers were thrilled to receive words of appreciation by the former Miss World.
IMAGE: Sandeep Soparrkar paired with model Alesia Raut for a performance.
IMAGE: And they sizzled; set the stage on fire.
IMAGE: The expert danseuse showed everyone why talent has no age.
IMAGE: Ash watches her guru's every move in rapt attention.
IMAGE: They even shared a light moment.
IMAGE: With all that rush of nostalgia, Ash could not stop herself from hugging her teacher.
IMAGE: She also took her blessings.
IMAGE: Then everyone posed for that mandatory group image. But the guru-shishya camaraderie clearly won everyone's hearts.
