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Dr. Utpal K. Banerjee (September 29, 1935 – December 22, 2025) was a distinguished Indian scholar, author, and commentator renowned for his profound contributions to the understanding and documentation of Indian performing arts, particularly classical dance. After earning an honours degree in Pure Physics from the University of Calcutta in 1955 and a Ph.D.…
Journey Timeline
1935
Born
1955
Graduated with Honours in Pure Physics — From University of Calcutta
1972
Received Ph.D. — From University of Manchester on a Commonwealth scholarship
1990
Lectured for ICCR in Canada
1990-1992
National Project Director for IGNCA — For UNDP project on Multimedia Database for Art and Culture Documentation and Computerization
1998
Lectured for ICCR in South America
2009
Awarded Padma Shri — For contributions to Literature and Education
2018
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For Contribution / Scholarship in Performing Arts
2022
Utpal Sampa Kala Kendra formally registered — Co-founded and became President of the cultural research centre
2025
Passed away
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Awards & Honors
- 2009 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2018 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
Media Coverage
- ATMA SHANTI DR. UTPAL K BANERJEE (1935-2025)
Narthaki.com
- The Eastern Eye: Column by Dr.Utpal K Banerjee
Narthaki.com
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