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Prabhat Ganguly (1913-2006) was a pioneering figure in Indian creative dance and a renowned choreographer, celebrated for his innovative blend of traditional Indian dance forms with contemporary theatrical techniques. Born in Banaras on August 15, 1913, Ganguly's early fascination with dance led him to join Uday Shankar's Cultural Centre at Almora in 1939,…
Journey Timeline
1913
Born in Banaras
1939
Joined Uday Shankar's Cultural Centre at Almora
1944-45
Choreographed "Hunger" for the Indian People's Theatre in Delhi
1948
Joined the Indian Renaissance group
1959
Joined the Little Ballet Troupe as choreographer
1965
Became Principal Choreographer of the Little Ballet Troupe
1968
Awarded a diploma at the Mundial Festival in Mexico
1976
Established a theatre wing in Gwalior
1978
Invited as a delegate to the first Congress of Choreographers in New York
1979
Received the National Award for Creative Dance from the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi
1989
Conferred the Shikhar Samman by the Government of Madhya Pradesh
2006
Died
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Awards & Honors
- 1968 · Diploma at the Mundial Festival
- 1979 · National Award for Creative Dance — Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi
- 1989 · Shikhar Samman — Government of Madhya Pradesh
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- Bharatnatyam performance evokes spiritual vibes
The Times of India
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