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Padmashri Guru Pandit Pratap Pawar (May 20, 1942 – June 23, 2026) was a distinguished exponent, teacher, and choreographer of Kathak, one of India's classical dance forms. Born in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India, he embarked on his dance journey against societal norms. He became the first 'ganda-bandh' (formally initiated) disciple of the legendary Pandit…
Journey Timeline
1942
Born — Born on May 20, in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India.
1970
First 'ganda-bandh' disciple of Pt. Guru Birju Maharaj
1972
Began teaching abroad — Chosen by ICCR to teach and propagate Kathak abroad, starting in Guyana and Trinidad.
1980
First full-time Kathak teacher at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London
1981
Settled in London
1982
Developed 'East meets West' dance concept — Pioneered fusion of Kathak with other dance forms like Flamenco in the UK.
1984
Founded Triveni Dance Company
1987
Received GLA Award — Awarded by the Minister of Culture of UK.
2008
Awarded Padma Shri — One of India's highest civilian awards, by the President of India.
2019
Awarded MBE — Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in the Queen's New Year's Honour List.
2026
Passed away — Passed away on June 23.
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Awards & Honors
- 2008 · Padma Shri — President of India
- 2019 · MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) — Queen's New Year's Honour List
- Kathak Samrat — Allahabad
- Nritya Shiromani — Calcutta
- Pride of India — New Delhi
- Singarmani — Bombay
- 1987 · GLA Award — Minister of Culture of UK
- Grant award — Arts Council of Great Britain
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