Sundari Krishnalal Shridharani
Kathakali Performer
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Sundari Krishnalal Shridharani (born Sundari Bhavnani) was a pioneering Indian classical dancer, institution builder, and cultural figure, renowned for her profound contributions to the performing arts in India. Born on April 6, 1925, in Hyderabad, Sindh, in undivided India, Shridharani's artistic journey began at Santiniketan. She further honed her skills…
Journey Timeline
1925
Born in Hyderabad, Sindh
1947
Performed at the first International Youth Festival in Prague
1950
Founded Triveni Kala Sangam in Delhi — Initially started in a single room above a coffee house.
1950s
Received Fulbright Fellowship and gave lecture-demonstrations in the US
1963
Inauguration of the present Triveni Kala Sangam building
1992
Awarded Padma Shri
2011
Awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (posthumously)
2012
Died in New Delhi
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- 2011 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1992 · Padma Shri — Government of India
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