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C.P. Shanta, widely known as Shanta Dhananjayan, is a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, particularly renowned for her profound contributions to Bharatanatyam and Kathakali. Born on August 12, 1943, in Chittur, Palghat, Kerala, India, she also spent her early years in Malaysia before her parents, recognizing her innate talent, sent her to India…
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- Unesco Medallion de Merit (1984)
- Kalaimamani (1990)
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Bharatanatyam (1994)
- Fellowship of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi (1995)
- Nrityachoodamani
- Balasaraswathi Memorial Award and Honour for Bharatanatyam
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