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About
Ishwari Deshpande is a dynamic and internationally acclaimed Kathak artist, recognized as one of the leading dancers of her generation. Born in Pune, India, in 1996, into a distinguished family of artists, her connection to classical dance and music was a natural calling. She is the daughter and disciple of renowned Kathak artist Guru Prerana Deshpande, and…
Journey Timeline
1996
Born in Pune
2000
First performance on stage at age 4
2006
Won Pt Vishnu Digambar Paluskar prize for Kathak — At 10 years of age
2008
Awarded First Prize of 'Best Young Dancer' by Pt Birju Maharaj — At 12 years of age, in the Golden Talent Contest by Pt Ravi Kichlu Foundation
2011
Began teaching — Estimated based on over 15 years of experience by 2026
2013
Performed in Ganga Jamuna section at Guru Mohan Rao Kallianpurkar's centenary celebrations — Praised by Satyasheel Deshpande
2017
Performed at TEDxJaiHindCollege
2019
Recital titled 'Shanyayan' at Shakuntala Jagannath Auditorium
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Awards & Honors
- 2006 · Pt Vishnu Digambar Paluskar prize for Kathak
- 2008 · First Prize of 'Best Young Dancer' — Pt Ravi Kichlu Foundation
Media Coverage
- Dancers win national kathak awards
The Times of India
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