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Munmun Ahmed is a highly acclaimed Bangladeshi Kathak dancer, teacher, and choreographer, born on December 27, 1966. Her journey in dance began at an early age, with initial training from Azhar Khan at Azimpur Ladies Club, followed by Kathak lessons from Syed Abul Kalam starting in 1978. After completing her high school education in 1987, Ahmed pursued…
Journey Timeline
1966
Born — Born on December 27, 1966.
1978
Began Kathak lessons — Started taking Kathak lessons from Syed Abul Kalam.
1980
Received National Award — Awarded National Award by Bangladesh Shishu Academy for Kathak dance.
1987
Moved to India for higher studies — Went to India after completing high school exams to study at Ram Bharatia Kala Kendra.
1989
Became student of Pandit Birju Maharaj — Joined Delhi Kathak Kendra as a student of Pandit Birju Maharaj.
1994
Founded Rewaaz Performing School — Established her own dance institution in Bangladesh.
2000
Received UNESCO Cultural Award and NHK Japan Award
2009
Awarded World Master in Dance — Recognized as 'WORLD MASTER IN DANCE FROM BANGLADESH' by the World Masters Association for Cultural Exchanges in Korea.
2010
Choreographed for South Asian Games — Served as choreographer for the dance performance at the South Asian Games in Dhaka.
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Awards & Honors
- 1980 · National Award for Kathak Dance — Bangladesh Shishu Academy
- 2000 · UNESCO Cultural Award
- 2000 · NHK Japan Award
- 2009 · World Master in Dance from Bangladesh — World Masters Association for Cultural Exchanges in Korea
Media Coverage
- Munmun Ahmed: First person singular
The Daily Star
- THROUGH THE EYES OF MUNMUN AHMED
The Daily Star
- A candid chat with MUNMUN AHMED
The Daily Star
- Dance classes at IGCC begins from Saturday
The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh
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