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Sumitra Charat Ram (1914-2011) was a distinguished Indian arts patron and impresario, widely recognized for her pivotal role in the revival of performing arts in post-independence India. Born on November 17, 1914, in Meerut, she was the founder of the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK) in New Delhi, an institution established in 1952 that became a…
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1914
Born — November 17, in Meerut, United Provinces.
1947
Founded Jhankar Committee — A society for the appreciation of Indian classical music and dance.
1952
Established Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK) — A school for music, dance, and performing arts in New Delhi.
1955
Kathak wing of SBKK established — This wing later became the National Institute of Kathak Dance (Kathak Kendra).
1966
Awarded Padma Shri — India's fourth-highest civilian honor for her contributions to the arts.
2011
Died — August 8, in New Delhi, at the age of 96.
2011
Sumitra Charat Ram Award for Lifetime Achievement instituted — Established by Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra to honor eminent personalities in Indian classical music and dance.
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- 1966 · Padma Shri — Government of India
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