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Smita Rajeshbhai Shastri is a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, renowned for her profound contributions to both Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam. Born in Kolkata, West Bengal, she embarked on her dance journey at the tender age of four, receiving intensive training in Bharatanatyam. Her Bharatanatyam arangetram (debut performance) took place in…
Journey Timeline
1955-1956
Admitted to Darpana Academy
1962
Bharatanatyam Arangetram — Under Guru Shri Kitappa Pillai and Guru Shri Chatunni Paniker
1963
Began learning Kuchipudi
1964
Won first prize at 9th All India Inter-University Youth Festival
1971
Founded Nartan School of Classical Dances
1980
Began organizing "Dikshant Samaroh"
1983
Student Urvi Pathak joined Nartan School
1986
Student Binal graduated from Nartan School
1993
Student Urvi Pathak graduated "Nruth Tirth"
2007
Introduced "Lila Mukut Nartan Vijaypadma" competition
2021
Honored with "NATYA SIKSHANA VISARADA" — By Sarada Fine Arts Academy, Bapatla
2022
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award — For Kuchipudi dance
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Awards & Honors
- 2022 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2021 · NATYA SIKSHANA VISARADA — Sarada Fine Arts Academy, Bapatla
- First Prize, Classical Dance Event — Gujarat University Youth Festival
- 1964 · First Prize, Classical Dance Event — 9th All India Inter-University Youth Festival
Media Coverage
- Dikshant Samaroh
ClassicalClaps.com
- Classical Dance Festival in Ahmedabad
ClassicalClaps.com
- Smt. Smita Shastri- Indian Classical Dance Performer
Doyens Media (YouTube)
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