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Sucheta Bhide Chapekar, born on December 6, 1948, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, researcher, and a leading exponent of Bharatanatyam. Her journey in dance began early, culminating in her arangetram in 1963. She received rigorous training from Bharatanatyam stalwarts Acharya Parvati Kumar in Mumbai and later honed her skills in…
Journey Timeline
1948
Born — Born on December 6, 1948.
1963
Arangetram — Completed her arangetram.
1974
Performed at Madras Music Academy — Performed at the Madras Music Academy.
1974
Moved to Pune after marriage — Moved to Pune after marrying Dr. Vijaykumar Chapekar.
1982
International Tours — Performed in London, Paris, and Rotterdam.
1980s
Pioneered 'Nritya Ganga' — Developed 'Nritya Ganga', a Bharatanatyam concert series using Marathi and Hindi songs with Hindustani classical music.
1988
Founded Kalavardhini — Established Kalavardhini, a charitable trust for classical dance education.
1993
Received Maharashtra Gaurav Award — Awarded Maharashtra Gaurav for excellence in dance.
1993
Received Nritya Vilas award — Conferred 'Nritya Vilas' by Sur Singar Sansad.
2007
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contributions to classical dance.
2008
Documentary 'Vyomagami' released — Filmmaker Amrita Mahadik directed 'Vyomagami', a documentary on her life and work.
2008
Book 'Nrityatmika' released — Her Marathi book 'Nrityatmika' was released.
2015
Received Pandita Rohini Bhate Award — Awarded by the Pune Municipal Corporation.
2018
70th Birthday Celebration and Nrityatmika English translation release — Felicitation by Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar and release of English translation of Nrityatmika.
2019
Received Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award — Awarded for music and art.
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Awards & Honors
- 2007 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1993 · Maharashtra Gaurav Award — Government of Maharashtra
- 1993 · Nritya Vilas — Sur Singar Sansad, Mumbai
- S.L. Gadre Award — Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund, Mumbai
- Mahila-Jeevan Gourav Award (Life Time Achievement Award) — Stree Vimochan Trust, Pune
- Pune's Pride Award — Rotary Club, Pune
- Shreshtha Kala Pracharak
- 2019 · Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for music and art
- 2015 · Pandita Rohini Bhate Award — Pune Municipal Corporation
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- Vyomagami (documentary film)
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