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Dona Ganguly (née Roy), born on August 22, 1976, in Behala, Kolkata, is a celebrated Indian Odissi dancer and educator. Her journey in dance began at the tender age of three, initially under the tutelage of Amala Shankar. She later transitioned to Odissi, receiving guidance from Guru Giridhari Nayek. A pivotal moment in her career was her extensive training…
Journey Timeline
1976
Born — Born Dona Roy in Behala, Kolkata, India.
Early Childhood
Began dance training — Started learning dance at age 3 from Amala Shankar, later shifted to Odissi under Guru Giridhari Nayek.
1992
Performance at India International Centre — Received splendid reviews for her performance in Delhi.
1995
Declared 'Dona Roy Day' — The Mayor of San Francisco, Frank M. Jordan, declared June 9th as 'Dona Roy Day'.
1997
Married Sourav Ganguly — Married childhood friend and cricketer Sourav Ganguly.
2000
Founded Diksha Manjari — Opened her dance institution, Diksha Manjari, inaugurated by Lata Mangeshkar.
2004
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra's demise — Continued to uphold the legacy of her guru after his passing.
2012
Choreographed 'Shapmochan' — Choreographed Rabindranath Tagore's dance drama 'Shapmochan'.
2016
Performed at 'India by the Nile festival' — Performed with her troupe in Egypt.
2022
Received State Government Special Prize — Awarded for her troupe's performance at the Durga Puja carnival.
2025
Cambridge University Workshop — Conducted the first Indian Classical Dance Workshop at Jesus College, University of Cambridge.
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Awards & Honors
- 1995 · Dona Roy Day — Mayor of San Francisco, Frank M. Jordan
- Honorary Citizenship — Metropolitan Nashville
- Honorary Citizenship — Memphis
- Honorary Citizenship — Los Angeles
- Honorary Citizenship — Sunnyvale
- Honorary Citizenship — Pleasanton
- Jadubhatt Puraskar
- RD Burman Memorial award
- Uttam Kumar Award
- Satyajit Award
- Gold medal for final year examination — Pracheen Kala Kendra
- 2022 · Special Prize for Durga Puja Carnival Performance — State Government (West Bengal)
Media Coverage
- Ode to Odissi
The Tribune
- Danseuse Dona Ganguly and troupe pays tribute to Tagore
The Times of India
- State to award Dona Ganguly for dedication
The Statesman
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