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Prerana Shrimali is a distinguished senior dancer of the Jaipur Gharana of Kathak, renowned for her intricate rhythmic play, dynamic footwork, and expressive abhinaya. Born in 1959 in Banswara, Rajasthan, Shrimali was initiated into Kathak dance at a young age by Guru Shri Kundanlal Gangani in Jaipur. She further honed her artistry at Kathak Kendra, New…
Journey Timeline
1959
Born in Banswara, Rajasthan
1981
Received Shringarmani award — From SurSingar Samsad, Bombay
1986
Received Kalashri award — From Shri Sangeet Bharti, Bikaner
1988
Received YuvaRatna award — From Jaipur Jaycees, Jaipur
1989
Received Rajasthan Yuva Ratna award — From Rajasthan Yuvajan Pravaritti Samaj, Jaipur
1989
Received Shrikant Verma Rashtriya Puraskaar — From Bhartiya Kalyan Parishad, New Delhi
1990
Received Prashasti Tamrapatra — From Rajasthan Samaroha, Jaipur
1993
Received Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy Award — From Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy
1996
Received Adhaarshila Puraskaar — From Group of Journalists, Writers & Artists, Delhi
2001
Received Rashtriya Ekta Award — On 57th Birth Anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi
2004
Received Raza Puraskaar — From Raza Foundation, Delhi
2007-2009
Served as Repertory Chief — At Kathak Kendra, Delhi
2008
Received Keshav Smriti Award — From Kaladharmi, Delhi
2009
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For her contribution to Kathak dance
2012-2017
Served as Senior Guru — At Kathak Kendra, Delhi
2021
Founded 'KALAAVART' Prerana Shrimali Centre of Kathak — In Jaipur, Rajasthan
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Awards & Honors
- 1981 · Shringarmani — SurSingar Samsad, Bombay
- 1986 · Kalashri — Shri Sangeet Bharti, Bikaner
- 1988 · YuvaRatna — Jaipur Jaycees, Jaipur
- 1989 · Rajasthan Yuva Ratna — Rajasthan Yuvajan Pravaritti Samaj, Jaipur
- 1989 · Shrikant Verma Rashtriya Puraskaar — Bhartiya Kalyan Parishad, New Delhi
- 1990 · Prashasti Tamrapatra — Rajasthan Samaroha, Jaipur
- 1993 · Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy Award — Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy
- 1996 · Adhaarshila Puraskaar — Group of Journalists, Writers & Artists, Delhi
- 2001 · Rashtriya Ekta Award — 57th Birth Anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi
- 2004 · Raza Puraskaar — Raza Foundation, Delhi
- 2008 · Keshav Smriti Award — Kaladharmi, Delhi
- 2009 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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