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Parvathy Menon is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, renowned for her authentic and traditional representation of the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam. Born and brought up in Kuwait, she began her dance training at the tender age of three. Her mother's dream for her to attend Kalakshetra led her to pursue humanities and history in school, eventually…
Journey Timeline
Early childhood
Began learning dance — Started at the age of three.
Post Class 12
Joined Kalakshetra, Chennai — Pursued post-diploma in Bharatanatyam.
During post-graduation
Married Shijith Nambiar
2005
Began teaching/guiding students — Approximate year based on 'across the past decade' as of 2015.
2006
Began performing internationally with Shijith Nambiar
2015
Received Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi for Bharatanatyam.
2023
Named Outstanding Dancer — Awarded by Madras Music Academy.
Undated
Co-founded Chidagni Foundation and Sakhi — Sakhi is an arts centre near Mahabalipuram for free dance and music education.
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Awards & Honors
- 2015 · Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Bharat Kala Rathna — Navaneetham Cultural Trust
- 2023 · Outstanding Dancers — Madras Music Academy
Media Coverage
- Sruti presents dancing duo Shijith Nambiar and Parvathi Menon
Sruti- The India Music and Dance Society
- The poetry in motion - The New Indian Express
The New Indian Express
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