Shri Nadkishore
Kathak Performer • Teacher
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Dr. Pt. Nandkishore Kapote is a leading senior exponent of Kathak, an Indian classical dance form, and a distinguished disciple of Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj. Born on August 10, 1956, in Maharashtra, he began his Kathak training at the age of nine in Pune. He completed his Diploma and Degree courses in Kathak under the guidance of Shri Mannalal…
Journey Timeline
1956
Born — Born on August 10 in Maharashtra.
1965
Began Kathak training — Started learning Kathak at the age of nine in Pune.
1975
Graduated with Bachelor's Degree in Kathak
1977
Received National Scholarship — Awarded by the Cultural Department, Government of India, to learn Kathak under Pt. Birju Maharaj.
1982
International Performance in Russia — Performed Kathak in Russia in the presence of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Mr. Braznov.
1982
Performed at ASIAD opening ceremony — Performed under the music direction of Pt. Ravishankar in Delhi.
1983
Established dance school — Established his dance school in Pune.
1986
Founded Nandkishore Cultural Society — Established the Nandkishore Cultural Society in Pune.
1987
International Performance in Russia — Performed Kathak in Russia in the presence of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
1991-1994
Listed in Limca Book of Records — Recognized for outstanding contribution and work in Kathak dance.
1991-1992
ICCR Performance — ICCR catalogued his performance at Bal Gandharva Ranga Mandir, Pune.
1995
Performed with Maestros in America — Performed with Pt. Birju Maharaj and Ustad Zakir Hussain in the presence of Pt. Ravi Shankar.
2004
Received Maharashtra Rajya Sanskrutik Puraskar — Awarded by the Government of Maharashtra.
2005
Conferred Ph.D. in Kathak — Received his doctorate from Tilak Maharashtra University, Pune.
2006
Established Pt. Birju Maharaj Dance and Music Research Centre and Library
2010
Received Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Dalit Mitra Award — Awarded by the Government of Maharashtra.
2015
Received Senior Fellowship — Awarded by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
2016
Established Kathak Queen Sitara Devi Art Museum
2017
Received Ministry of Culture Senior Research Fellow
2020
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Honored by the Government of India.
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Awards & Honors
- 1977 · National Scholarship — Cultural Department, Government of India
- 2004 · Maharashtra Rajya Sanskrutik Puraskar (Maharashtra State Cultural Award) — Government of Maharashtra
- 2010 · Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Dalit Mitra Award — Government of Maharashtra
- 2015 · Senior Fellowship — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- 2020 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Government of India
- Singar Mani Award
- Limca Book of Records (for teaching oldest student aged 76 years) — Limca Book of Records
- Limca Book of Records (for outstanding contribution and work in Kathak dance) — Limca Book of Records
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