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Saswat Joshi is an internationally acclaimed Indian classical Odissi dancer, choreographer, and teacher, born on July 12, 1984, in Titlagarh, Bolangir district, Odisha, India. His journey in dance began at the tender age of five, receiving initial guidance from Guru Prasanta Patnaik and Guru Shantanu Behera in his native village. He commenced his…
Journey Timeline
1984
Born in Titlagarh, Bolangir district, Odisha — Born on July 12, 1984.
1989
Began dance training — Started at age five under Guru Prasanta Patnaik and Guru Shantanu Behera.
2000
Began professional Odissi training — Under Guru Padma Shri Kumkum Mohanty.
2001
Realized dance as a profession — During a performance at Konark with Guru Kumkum Mohanty.
2008
Performed in 'I Have a Dream' — Shared the stage with Carla Fracci in Palermo, Sicily.
2012
Performed at Musée Guimet, Paris
2012
Featured in the film 'The Journey' — By Hollywood director Sandrine Da Costa.
Founded Lasyakala Institute of Performing Arts — Organizes annual Aekalavya Dance Festival (for 10 years as of 2024) and Kallol workshop.
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Awards & Honors
- Sangeet Ratna with Gold Medal — Rabindra Bharati University
- National Scholarship — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- Gold medallist in VISHARAD — Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh University
- Mu Hero Samman — Government of Odisha
- 2019 · Odisha Youth Award — Odia Media Pvt.
- Recognition — Oriya Cultural Association, Faridabad
- 2017 · Shishirachhanda — Adyasha Foundation, Bangalore
- 2015 · Indian Dance Festival Appreciation — Incredible India
- Youth Icon — Odia Society of the UK (OSUK)
- The Artist Award — Musée Guimet, Paris
- Cultural Ambassador Award — University of Udine, Venice
- Nalco Kharavela Award
- The Telegraph Infocom Excellence award
- The youth inspiration award — The Odisha Diary
- Rotary inspirational award — Rotary club
Media Coverage
- Divine spectacle
The Hindu
- Review - I have a dream
Narthaki.com
- Ghungroo Missing? short film by Saswat Joshi
Odialive.com
- Tribute to Lord Jagannath and his Big family
Odialive.com
- Rangabati choreographed by Saswat Joshi
OdiaLive.com
- Aekalavya Season 9 and Saswat Joshi
Odialive.com
- Unveiling the Inspiring Journey of Odissi Dance Maestro Saswat Joshi
YouTube (Life and Time India)
- Saswat Joshi Was Trolled As A kinner On Social Media
YouTube (Kanak News Shorts)
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