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Dr. Deepti Omchery Bhalla, born in Delhi in 1957, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, Carnatic music vocalist, scholar, and educator. She is widely recognized as one of India's most eminent exponents of Mohiniyattam, a classical dance tradition known for its grace and expressive depth. Her extensive training includes Mohiniyattam under the legendary…
Journey Timeline
1957
Born in Delhi
1961-1962
Began formal Kathakali training — At the International Centre for Kathakali
1978
First Mohiniyattam performance
1982-1985
Served as Assistant Secretary (Performing Arts) — In Sahitya Kala Parishad Delhi
1985
Became Assistant Professor — At the University of Delhi
1995
Became Associate Professor — At the University of Delhi
1996
Became Professor — At the University of Delhi
2006
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
2007
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2018
Commemorative performance — During the golden jubilee of the Kathakali Centre, New Delhi
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Awards & Honors
- 2007 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2006 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Spic Macay Samman — SPIC MACAY
- Narada Gaana Sabha Award — Narada Gaana Sabha
- Award of Excellence — I.K. Gujaral (former Prime Minister of India)
- Natya Ratna — Maarar Sabha Kerala
- Lalita Kala Vichakshana — Madurai
- Sangeeta Sarva Bhauma — Delhi Tamil Sangam and Gayatri Fine arts
- Abhivyakti Kala Sangam Award (Dance)
- Nana Miniscreen Award (Music)
- Delhi Academy of Arts Scholarship — Delhi Academy of Arts
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