Syed Sallauddin Pasha
Kathak Performer
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Syed Sallauddin Pasha, born on June 15, 1968, in Anekal, Karnataka, India, is a globally acclaimed Indian classical dancer, choreographer, actor, and social reformer. He is recognized for his pioneering work in Bharatanatyam and Kathak, particularly for his innovative therapeutic dance theatre for persons with disabilities. Pasha received his Bharatanatyam…
Journey Timeline
1968
Born — Born in Anekal, Karnataka, India.
1983
Began active career/teaching — Started his active career in dance and teaching.
1994
Received Proclamation from City of Marion Indiana
1995-1998
Member of Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy — Nominated by Government of Karnataka, India.
2001
Received Award from Governor of Karnataka V.S.Rama Devi — For outstanding contribution and service for persons with disabilities.
2002
Received Certificate of Appreciation from Islamic Art Museum Malaysia — Launched by Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohammed.
2003
Received Recognition from Espoo (ESBO) city cultural services — For creating Ramayana for over 100 special needs children from Finland.
2005
Received Certificate of Appreciation from Action Aid International — For conducting Therapeutic Theatre Play/Workshop for Tsunami affected people at Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2006
Received Certificate of Recognition from Town of Hempstead, New York, USA
2007
Received National Award for the welfare of persons with disabilities — From the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, presented by President Pratibha Patil.
2008
Received Sanskriti Foundation Award for Social cultural achievement
2010
Received Karmaveer Puraskaar Noble Laureate
2011
Student Gulshan Kumar enters Guinness Book of World Records — For spinning his wheelchair 63 times in one minute.
2012
Received Attendance award (Uday Shankar Choreography award) — Recognizing a Choreographer who has set the tone for new directions in Indian dance.
2015
Received Alva's Nudisiri Award of social services
2020
Appointed Syndicate Member of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Mysore
2024
Received Karnataka Kalashree Award — A State Akademi Award and the highest civilian award from the Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy.
2024
Classical Wheelchair Dance recognized as certificate and diploma courses — By Karnataka State Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysore.
2025
Awarded D. Litt (Doctor of Literature) — For his thesis 'Natyashastra On Wheels for Persons with Disabilities' by Karnataka State Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysore.
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Awards & Honors
- 1994 · Proclamation from City of Marion Indiana — City of Marion Indiana
- 2001 · Award from Governor of Karnataka V.S.Rama Devi — Governor of Karnataka
- 2002 · Certificate of Appreciation — Islamic Art Museum Malaysia
- 2003 · Recognition from Espoo (ESBO) city cultural services — Espoo (ESBO) city cultural services
- 2005 · Certificate of Appreciation — Action Aid International
- 2006 · Certificate of Recognition — Town of Hempstead, New York, USA
- 2007 · National Award for the welfare of persons with disabilities — Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
- 2008 · Sanskriti Foundation Award for Social cultural achievement — Sanskriti Foundation
- 2010 · Karmaveer Puraskaar Noble Laureate
- 2012 · Attendance award (Uday Shankar Choreography award)
- 2015 · Alva's Nudisiri Award of social services
- 2024 · Karnataka Kalashree Award — Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy and Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka
- 2025 · D. Litt (Doctor of Literature) — Karnataka State Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysore
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- I spent 20 hours on wheelchair: Guru Syed Sallauddin Pasha
The Times of India
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