Dhara’s outlook on life was shaped very early on as a young child when her mother escaped a violent and abusive husband. She grew up in a single parent household.

She studied Law at London University (SOAS) and then qualified as a solicitor.

She always enjoyed singing and writing songs. Her very first gig was at Ronnie Scotts. However, her mother became ill at the start of her legal career and as the love for her mother prevailed, She gave up her legal career and along with that she gave up her aspiring music career too. She became a carer.

During the protracted illness, She retrained as a counsellor and family mediator and was able to work part time whilst also being a carer.

During the intervening years, She has undertaken small building projects, met her husband, had her kids, opened a coffee shop.

An empty nester now,  She is enjoying writing songs and performing again. Her performances are warm, entertaining and interspersed with anecdotes and personal stories.