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Manjiri Deo

Kathak Performer • Teacher

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Dr. Manjiri Deo is a distinguished Kathak maestro, dancer, teacher, writer, composer, actress, and organizer, with a prominent career spanning over 50 years in Indian classical dance. Born in Kolhapur, she commenced her Kathak and Bharatanatyam training under the renowned virtuoso Badrinath Kulkarni. Following her marriage to Shreeram Deo in 1968, she…

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Born in Kolhapur

1960-1965

Performed with Guru Pt. Badrinath Kulkarni — Throughout Maharashtra

1968

Married Shreeram Deo and moved to Thane

Received advanced Kathak training — From Asha Joglekar, Nataraj Gopikrishna, Dr. Sitara Devi, Dr. Puru Dadheech, and Dr. Vibha Dadheech

Received doctoral degree — From Gaandharva Mahavidyaalaya for thesis “An analytical study of applied Kavitta Chanda in Kathak dance”

Founded Shree Ganesh Nritya Kala Mandir

1989

Performed in various art festivals of Govt. of Maharashtra — From Second Music Festival onwards

2023

Awarded National Senior Fellowship — For ongoing research on Samarth Ramdas

2023

Awarded SANGEET RATNA — By Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal

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  • 2023 · National Senior FellowshipCCRT
  • Special Award for Best LiteratureGovernment of Maharashtra
  • Silver Medal (Marathi Drama 'Beimaan')Maharashtra State Drama Festival
  • 2023 · SANGEET RATNAAkhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal

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