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Punita Sharma is a distinguished Indian classical Kathak dancer, choreographer, and guru, known for blending modernity with tradition in her performances. She received her Master's degree from the esteemed Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, and a Praveen from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad, where she was awarded a gold medal. Sharma is a disciple of Pt. Jai Kishan…
Journey Timeline
2001-2003
Scholarship from Kathak Kendra, New Delhi
2002
Scholarship from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
2002
Rag Virag Educational & Cultural Society founded
2006
Research fellowship from Sangeet Natak Akademi New Delhi
2007
National Leaders Memory IFJA awards for Kathak Dance
2009
Junior Fellowship from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
2011
Nominated for Sangeet Natak Academy Award (Ustad Bishmillah Khan award)
2014
Performed Kathak Duet with Eun Jung Kim — At Triveni Auditorium, New Delhi, presented by Rag Virag.
2016
Began choreographing — Started choreographic work while still a student.
2023
Featured on DD Morning Show — As a Kathak Exponent.
2025
Conducted Kathak Dance Lecture-Demonstration and Workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — As an ICCR-empanelled Guru.
2026
Choreographed Kathak performance at RGCON 2026
2026
Presented 'Bhakti se Shakti tak' at Muktadh Auditorium, Delhi
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Awards & Honors
- Gold Medal — Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad
- 2009 · Junior Fellowship — Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
- 2002 · Scholarship — Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
- Scholarship — Kathak Kendra, New Delhi
- 2006 · Research Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi New Delhi
- 2007 · National Leaders Memory IFJA awards — IFJA
- 2011 · Nomination for Sangeet Natak Academy Award (Ustad Bishmillah Khan award) — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Graded Artist — National Doordarshan Kendra, New Delhi
- Empanelled Kathak dance artist — ICCR New Delhi
Media Coverage
- Punita Sharma and Eun Jung Kim - Kathak Duet
YouTube (Wilderness Films India Ltd.)
- Spectacular group Kathak dance by the disciples of Punita Sharma
YouTube (Wilderness Films India Ltd.)
- Punita Sharma | Nritya | Amazing Kathak Performance
YouTube (Kathak Unplugged)
- A glimpse from the mesmerizing Kathak Dance Lecture-Demonstration and Workshop by ICCR-empanelled Guru Punita Sharma and her team visiting from India
Facebook (Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Dar es Salaam)
- DD Morning Show | Srijan | Bhakti se Shakti tak | Vidushi Punita Sharma | Kathak
YouTube (DD National)
- Kathak Performance at RGCON 2026 | Choreographed by Guru Punita Sharma
YouTube (RGCON 2026)
- DD Morning Show | Srijan | Punita Sharma | Kathak Exponent | 29th November 2023
YouTube (DD National)
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