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Smita Shastri, born on January 1, 1946, in Kolkata, West Bengal, is a leading exponent of Indian classical dance, primarily Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam. She began her intensive training in temple dances in the Kuchipudi style in 1963, having already completed her Bharatanatyam arangetram in 1962. Her extensive training includes Kuchipudi under the tutelage…
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1946
Born in Kolkata, West Bengal
1962
Bharatanatyam Arangetram
1963
Began intensive training in Kuchipudi
1971
Founded Nartan School of Classical Dances — Established in Ahmedabad to impart training in Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.
2007
Introduced 'Lila Mukut Nartan Vijaypadma' competition — A classical dance competition for young artists.
2023
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award — Awarded for her contribution to Kuchipudi dance under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
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Awards & Honors
- 2023 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Gujarat Ratna Gaurav Award — Gujarat Progressive Council of Canada, and Gujarati Samaj, U.S.A
- Singarmani — Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai
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- Information - Highlights 2023
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