Suhag Nalini Das

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Suhag Nalini Das is a prominent Indian classical dancer specializing in Odissi, an art form she practices and teaches. Based in Bhubaneswar, India, she is recognized as a Guru in the Odissi tradition. Das is the daughter-in-law of the legendary Odissi Guru Pankaj Charan Das, a pivotal figure in the revival and popularization of the dance form. Her repertoire includes both Odissi and the traditional Mahari dance styles. Throughout her career, Suhag Nalini Das has performed at significant cultural events, including the 4th International Odissi Dance Festival in 2011, where she presented "Nabadurga," a composition choreographed by her father-in-law, Guru Pankaj Charan Das. She is also known for performing pieces such as "Draupadi from Panchakanya," another work choreographed by Adi Guru Pankaj Charan Das, and traditional Mahiri dances. As an educator, Suhag Nalini Das heads the dance institution "Samprada" in Bhubaneswar, India, where she imparts her knowledge and training in Odissi. She is actively involved in teaching, with students traveling to Bhubaneswar to learn from her and Guru Sharad Das. Her dedication to the art form and her lineage through Guru Pankaj Charan Das solidify her position as a respected figure in the world of Indian classical dance.