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Jayanti Mala, also known as Jayantimala Mishra, is a highly renowned Indian classical Kathak dancer, guru, and cultural icon, often referred to as "Kathak Queen" and "Urvashi". Born in Banaras (Varanasi) into the illustrious musical family of Acharya Pandit Sukhdev Maharaj, she represents the tenth generation of the Banaras Gharana and is also a torchbearer…
Journey Timeline
First performance — Gave her first Kathak performance at 2.5 years old under the guidance of Sukhdev Maharaj.
1994
Awarded Kathak Queen Award — Received the Kathak Queen Award from the State Finance & Parliamentary Minister, New Delhi.
2002
Choreographed for film — Choreographed for the film "Badhaai Ho Badhaai".
Choreographed for TV serial — Choreographed for the TV serial "Amrapalli".
Chairperson of Kala Kriti Kendra — Serves as the chairwoman of the dance institute "KALA KRITI KENDRA".
Over five decades of dedicated service — Has dedicated over five decades to Kathak through performance, teaching, and choreography.
2024
Workshop in Lucknow — Conducted a workshop at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya.
2026
Performed at Chaube Maharaj Mahotsav — Performed at the Chaube Maharaj Mahotsav, celebrating the 105th birth anniversary of Sitara Devi Ji and the 31st Chaube Maharaj Mahotsav.
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Awards & Honors
- SINGARMANI AWARD — Sur Singar Samad, Bombay
- NATYA NARTIKI AWARD — Maharan Kumbh Sangeet Sammelan, Udaipur
- NRITYA VILAS AWARD — Haridas Sammelan, Bombay
- SWAMI HARIDAS AWARD — Tansan Sammelan, Gwalior
- URVASHI AWARD — Maharashtra Government, Bombay
- SANGEET DEVI AWARD — Ravindra Natya Sammelan, Calcutta
- 1994 · KATHAK QUEEN AWARD — State Finance & Parliamentary Minister, New Delhi
- BHARAT NIRMAN AWARD — Calcutta
- NRITYA GAURAV Award — Award Council of India
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Award Council of India
- Echoes of Banaras with Jayantimala Mishra
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