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Urmila Sharma is a distinguished Indian classical dancer and guru, primarily known for her mastery of Kathak. Born in a conservative Brahmin family in Chandausi, Western Uttar Pradesh, her journey into dance began at the age of eight in 1971 after being inspired by a Kathak performance at a cultural event in Allahabad. She commenced her training under…
Journey Timeline
1971
Inspired to learn Kathak and began training — Started learning at age 8 under Pandit Ram Babu Bhatt.
1972
First stage performance
1980
Selected for Kathak Kendra, Delhi — Received scholarship and trained under Pandit Birju Maharaj.
2005
Received Sangeet Natak Academy Award — Awarded from Lucknow.
2006
Director of Kathak Kendra, Allahabad — Teaching approximately 150 students.
2026
Keynote speaker at "Vimarsh-9" — Organized by North Central Zone Cultural Centre, Prayagraj.
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Awards & Honors
- 2005 · Sangeet Natak Academy Award — Sangeet Natak Academy, Lucknow
- Shringarmani
- Top Grade Kathak Artiste — Doordarshan
Media Coverage
- Dancing her way through life & grooming others too
Hindustan Times
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