Sharmila Mukerjee
Odissi Performer
42+
Years of Experience
5+
Students Taught
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Sharmila Mukerjee is a distinguished Indian classical Odissi dancer and choreographer, widely recognized for her contributions to the art form. She commenced her dance journey at the age of sixteen, performing the lead role of 'Prakriti' in Rabindranath Tagore's dance drama 'Chandalika' in Kolkata, which garnered critical acclaim for her grace and stage…
Journey Timeline
1982 (or early 80s)
Lead role in 'Chandalika' — Performed 'Prakriti' in Rabindranath Tagore's dance drama 'Chandalika' at age 16.
1984
Began Odissi training — Started learning Odissi under Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, after initial training with Smt. Poushali Mukherjee.
1988
Rangapravesh — Debut performance with Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra accompanying on mardala.
1989
Received Singar Mani award — Awarded by Sur Singar Samsad (Mumbai).
2000
Scholarship to University of Michigan — Trained in dance movement and composition.
2004
Founded Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance — Established in Bangalore.
2016
Received Mahari Award and Karnataka Kalashree — Mahari Award from Guru Pankaj Charan Das Foundation and Karnataka Kalashree from the State Government of Karnataka.
2024
Directed 'Hansika' — An Odissi adaptation of Swan Lake.
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Awards & Honors
- 1989 · Singar Mani — Sur Singar Samsad (Mumbai)
- Kala Gaurav — Karnataka
- Sironama — Kolkata
- 2016 · Mahari Award — Guru Pankaj Charan Das Foundation
- 2016 · Karnataka Kalashree — State Government of Karnataka
Media Coverage
- Days of Indian Culture in Bulgaria: Sharmila Mukherjee
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