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Dr Manjiri Deo

Kathak Performer • Teacher

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Thane, India

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About

Dr. Manjiri Deo is a renowned Kathak maestro, dancer, writer, composer, teacher, actress, and organizer, with a career spanning over 50 years. Born in Kolhapur, she began her Kathak education under Pt. Badrinath Kulkarni. After her marriage to Shreeram Deo in 1968, she moved to Thane, where she further honed her skills under legendary gurus such as Dr. Asha…

Journey Timeline

1960-1965

Performed with Guru Pt. Badrinath Kulkarni — Throughout Maharashtra.

1968

Moved to Thane — After marrying Shreeram Deo.

1989

Performed at Government of Maharashtra's Second Music Festival

2005

Performed in Mauritius — With Mauritius Marathi Mandali Fedration.

2006

Performed in France - Reunion and Miraj

2010

Conducted a workshop in Apex, NC, USA

2016

Performed at Vysakhi Nrithyotsav

2023

Received National Senior Fellowship of CCRT — For ongoing research on Samarth Ramdas.

2023

Conferred with SANGEET RATNA — By Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal.

2025

Featured in 'Guruvandana' event at NCPA Mumbai — A tribute curated by her son, Mukundraj Deo.

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Awards & Honors

  • Silver Medal for performing DhanavantiMaharashtra State Drama Festival
  • Special Award for Best LiteratureGovernment of Maharashtra
  • 2023 · National Senior FellowshipCCRT
  • 2023 · SANGEET RATNAAkhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal

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