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Pinnacle of Kathak - Pandit Kundan Lal Gangani
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Shashi Sankhla
About
Dr. Shashi Sankhla, born on October 28, 1948, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is a distinguished exponent of the Jaipur gharana of Kathak dance. She is recognized as a Kathak Maestro and a living legend, celebrated for her profound contributions to Indian classical dance. Sankhla began her Kathak training under the guidance of Pandit Mool Chand Gometi and Pandit…
Journey Timeline
1948
Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
1957
Debut performance at age 9
1965
Received Sangeet Alankar degree in Kathak
1967
Started teaching career at Rashtriya Kala Mandal, Jodhpur
1971
Received Sangeet Alankar degree in music
1978
Joined Jaipur Kathak Kendra as Kathak Nritya Guru
1997
Received Rajasthan Shree
2001
Received Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2003
Conferred Doctorate of Philosophy; became Principal of Jaipur Kathak Kendra
2006
Retired as Principal from Jaipur Kathak Kendra
2008
Awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Kathak)
2009
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award presented by President Pratibha Devisingh Patil
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Awards & Honors
- 2008 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2001 · Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2003 · Doctorate of Philosophy — Inter Cultural Open University, Netherlands
- Fellowship by HRD Ministry of Art and Culture — HRD Ministry of Art and Culture
- 1997 · Rajasthan Shree
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