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Shanta Kalidas Gandhi (1917–2002) was a prominent Indian theatre director, dancer, playwright, and educator, renowned for her significant contributions to Indian performing arts and education. Born in Nashik on December 20, 1917, she embarked on her artistic journey by joining Uday Shankar's India Cultural Centre in Almora in 1941, where she studied dance…
Journey Timeline
1917
Born — Born Shanta Kalidas Gandhi in Nashik.
1941
Joined Uday Shankar's India Cultural Centre — Studied dance and Bharata Muni's Natyasastra in Almora.
1940s
Founder-member and leading dancer of IPTA's Central Ballet Troupe — Performed in ballets like 'India, Immortal' and 'Man and Machine'.
1950s
Professor of Ancient Indian Drama at National School of Drama — Also helped set up the Asian Theatre Institute.
1970s
Director of Bal Bhavan and National Children's Museum
1981
Co-founded Avehi — An education resource centre.
1982
Chairperson of National School of Drama — Served until 1984.
1984
Awarded Padma Shri
2001
Awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For Direction.
2002
Died — Passed away in Mumbai.
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- 1984 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2001 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Soviet Land Nehru Award
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