Rajashree Shirke
Kathak Performer
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Rajashree Shirke, born on November 15, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is a highly respected Indian classical dancer, guru, choreographer, and educationist. Over four decades, she has made significant contributions to the Kathak dance form, while also exploring new dimensions within Indian Classical Dance. Shirke is an exponent of both Kathak and…
Journey Timeline
1951
Born
1984
Founded Lasya Centre For Dance Education and Research
2003
Received Marathi Sahitya Sangha Award for work in Experimental Theatre (for Lasya)
2006
Received Marathi Sahitya Sangha Award for Creativity in Sangeet Natak
2007
Received 'Aadarsh Shikshak' (Ideal Teacher) award
2013
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For outstanding contribution to Indian Classical Dance (Kathak)
2018
Received BEST ACTRESS award for short film “PAHAAT” — At Mumbai Asian Short-Film Festival and Rotary Club – Ruia College 'Pukaar' Festival
2020
Performed at Dhauli Kalinga Dance Festival
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Awards & Honors
- 2013 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2007 · Aadarsh Shikshak (Ideal Teacher) award — Sant Rohidas Samaj
- 2003 · Marathi Sahitya Sangha Award for work in Experimental Theatre — Marathi Sahitya Sangha
- 2006 · Marathi Sahitya Sangha Award for Creativity in Sangeet Natak — Marathi Sahitya Sangha
- 2018 · BEST ACTRESS award for short film “PAHAAT” — Mumbai Asian Short-Film Festival and Rotary Club – Ruia College 'Pukaar' Festival
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