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Saji Menon is a distinguished Indian classical dancer specializing in Mohiniyattam, born on May 29, 1979, in Palakkad, Kerala. Her early introduction to dance came at the tender age of five, guided by her father, Kalamandalam Shankar Narayan, a renowned Kathakali artist. Menon pursued her formal training at the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai,…
Journey Timeline
1979
Born in Palakkad, Kerala
1984
Began dance training — Introduced to dance at age five by her father, Kalamandalam Shankar Narayan.
1996
Joined Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya — Began training under Dr. Kanak Rele in Mumbai.
2001
Participated in Interyouth Festival — Represented University of Mumbai at National level in Banaras.
2002
Founded Kanakam Nritya Academy — Established her own dance institute in Mumbai.
2003
Became Junior Lecturer — Taught at Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya until 2007.
2005
Performed at Nritya Pratibha — Organized by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
2012
Performed in Sri Lanka — For the 66th Independence Day of India Celebration, sponsored by ICCR.
2013
Received Yuva Nrutha Prathibha Award — At Kalabharathi National Young Dance Fest.
2013
Performed at 58th Art & Dance Festival — At Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai.
2013
Received Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — From Sangeet Natak Akademi for Mohiniyattam (for 2013-2014).
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Awards & Honors
- 2013 · Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Best Dancer Award — Chamber of Commerce, Gwalior
- 2013 · Yuva Nrutha Prathibha Award — Kalabharathi National Young Dance Fest
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