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Geetanjali Lal, born Geetanjali Desai on November 5, 1948, in Baroda, Gujarat, is a highly acclaimed Indian Kathak dancer, choreographer, and guru. Her artistic journey began at an early age, receiving formal training in Hindustani Classical music from her father, Rajnikant Desai, a vocalist and disciple of Ustad Faiyaz Khan of the Agra Gharana. She…
Journey Timeline
1948
Born Geetanjali Desai — Born in Baroda, Gujarat, India.
1954
Began Kathak training — Started formal training at age 6 under Roshan Kumari.
1957
First public performance — Gave her first public performance at the age of 9.
1972
Acted in Kashmiri feature film — Played the lead role in 'Shayar-e-Kashmir Mahjoor'.
1973
Married Pandit Devi Lal — Married Kathak artist Pandit Devi Lal of Jaipur Gharana.
1976
Husband Pandit Devi Lal passed away — Pandit Devi Lal passed away.
1986
Became a Guru at Kathak Kendra — Achieved the title of Guru at Kathak Kendra.
2007
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Awarded by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
2009
Appointed Chief of Repertory and Director of Kathak Kendra — Held the post until 2012.
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- 2007 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Nritya Sharada
- Natya Kala Shree
- Bharat Gaurav
- Kala Shiromani
- Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award
- Kalpana Chawla Award
- Jjijabai Women Achievers Award
- Acharya Kala Vipanchee
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