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Debamitra Sengupta

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Debamitra Sengupta is an internationally acclaimed Odissi exponent, performer, choreographer, and teacher, whose career spans over three decades. She received her training under the tutelage of eminent gurus such as Padmabibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Padmashree Smt. Sanjukta Panigrahi, and Smt. Sutapa Talukdar, who initiated her into Odissi. Sengupta…

Journey Timeline

1988

Joined workshop by Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra — Took the decision to become a professional classical dancer.

1988

Began teaching Odissi — Started teaching at Gurukul, Kolkata, at the age of 20.

2004

Founded Kolkata Mayur Lalit Dance Academy — Established on November 1, 2004.

2006

Performed at Teesta-Ganga Utsav, Coochbehar

2007

Opened Alipurduar branch of Kolkata Mayur Lalit Dance Academy — Branch in North Bengal started in March 2007.

2007

Performed 'Raas Lila' at Raas Mela, Coochbehar — Presented with 20 students from her Alipurduar Academy.

2008

Dooars branch presented 'Odissi Extravaganza' — Show at Municipal Hall, Alipurduar on April 12, 2008.

2017

Performed 'TARANGINI' for Kabir Centre — Performance on September 30, 2017.

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  • AasthanaVidushi33rd Acharya of Shakatapuram, Karnataka
  • 2006 · Production GrantMinistry of Culture, Govt. of India (for 'Raas Lila')
  • Production GrantMinistry of Culture, Govt. of India (for 'Draupadi')
  • Production GrantMinistry of Culture, Govt. of India (for Tagore Dance Drama - Shyama)
  • Graded ArtistDoordarshan, Kolkata
  • Graded ArtistEZCC
  • Graded ArtistPracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh
  • TOP Grade Doordarshan ArtistNational - PrasarBharati
  • Empanelled ArtistICCR, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India
  • Empanelled ArtistMinistry of Culture, Govt. of India
  • Enlisted ArtistSpic Macay

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