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About

Pandita Maneesha Sathe is a highly acclaimed Indian classical Kathak dancer, choreographer, and teacher, recognized as a torchbearer of the Banaras Gharana. Born on May 26, 1953, Sathe began her Kathak training at the age of six under Pandit Balasaheb Gokhale in Pune. At eleven, in 1964, she moved to Mumbai to become a disciple of the renowned Kathak…

Journey Timeline

1953

Born — Born on May 26, 1953.

1959

Began Kathak training — Started learning Kathak at age six under Pandit Balasaheb Gokhale.

1964

Became a disciple of Pandit Gopi Krishna — Moved to Mumbai at age 11 to train under Pandit Gopi Krishna.

1975

Founded Maneesha Nrityalaya — Established her dance school in Pune.

2005

Received Maharashtra State Cultural Award — Awarded for the year 2004-2005.

2006

Received Maharashtra State Cultural Award

2006

Received Citadel Award for Cultural Excellence

2017

Received Pandita Rohini Bhate Award

2019

Received Sarang Sanman

2025

Maneesha Nrityalaya Golden Jubilee — Her academy celebrates 50 years.

2026

To be conferred Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Award for 2025, to be presented on August 13, 2026.

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Awards & Honors

  • 2005 · Maharashtra State Cultural AwardGovernment of Maharashtra
  • Pune Corporation's Gaurav PuraskarPune Corporation
  • 2006 · Citadel Award for Cultural ExcellenceCitadel
  • The Alpha Award for Best Choreography
  • 2006 · Maharashtra State Cultural AwardGovernment of Maharashtra
  • 2017 · Pandita Rohini Bhate Award
  • 2019 · Sarang Sanman
  • 2025 · Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardSangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India

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