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N. Sailaja - Indian classical dancer, choreographer, teacher (Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2021))

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====================================================================================================== Tuesday 01, July 2025, 19:30. About: N. Sailaja: Born 22 December 1966 (age 58), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Occupation(s) Indian classical dancer, choreographer, teacher Known for Contributions to Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi Awards Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2021), Kalaimamani (1999), Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Lifetime Achievement Award (2009), Natya Sudhakara (2017) Introduction: N. Sailaja (born 22 December 1966) is an Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and teacher known for her work in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, she trained under K. J. Sarasa and Vempati Chinna Satyam. Sailaja is recognized for her choreography that integrates traditional techniques with contemporary elements and for her efforts in teaching and promoting Indian classical dance. ===============================================================================================...
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Manju Mehta - Indian classical music, Musician, Sitar.

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==================================================================================================================== Wednesday 25, June 2025, 20:00. About: Mehta in 2020 =================================================================================================================== Background information: Manju Mehta: Born - 21 May 1945,  Jaipur, Rajastan, India Died : 20 August 2024 (aged 79.), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Genres Indian classical music Occupation Musician Instrument Sitar Years active 1955–2024 Spouse Nandan Mehta  =================================================================================================================== Introduction: Vidushi Manju Mehta (born Manju Bhatt; 21 May 1945 – 20 August 2024) was an Indian classical sitar player. ================================================================================================================ Background: Mehta was born on 21 May 1945 in Jaipur, to Manhohan and Chandrakalav Bhatt....
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Maddali Usha Gayatri: Kuchipudi dancer

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  ========================================================================== Wednesday 18, June 2025, 20:00. About: In this Telugu name, the surname is Maddali. Maddali Usha Gayatri: Born - Mallavarapu Usha Gayatri, 26 April 1955 (age 70), Kurnool, Andhra State, India Education: Master of Arts, Hyderabad Central University Doctorate, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University Occupation: Kuchipudi dancer Children 1 Awards Hamsa Award Sangeet Natak Akademi Award  ============================================================================================ Introduction: Maddali Usha Gayatri (née Mallavarapu, born 26 April 1955) is an Indian Kuchipudi exponent, danseuse,  guru and choreographer from the state of Andhra Pradesh. A recipient of Hamsa Award (now called Kala Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, she received critical acclaim for her choreography and performances. She performs ballets in mythological, historical and social themes. One of her works, Nrityam Darsa...
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Arati Ankalikar Tikekar - Classical vocalist, Playback singer

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VIDEO:  Avagha Rang Ek Zala | Arati Tikekar | Rhythm & Words | God Gifted Cameras | ================================================================================ Tuesday 27, May 2025, 17:00. VIDEO:  Music Concert | Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar Background information Arati Ankalikar Tikekar: Birth name - Arati Ankalikar,  Born - 27 January 1963 (age 62), Bijapur, Karnataka, India Origin - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Genres - Hindustani classical music Occupations - Classical vocalist, Playback singer Years active 1975–present ================================================================================ Introduction: VIDEO:  Arati Ankalikar Tikekar | Vocal Arati Ankalikar Tikekar (born 27 January 1963) is an Indian classical vocalist and playback singer, in Marathi, Konkani and Hindi film industry. She known for singing in Agra, Gwalior and Jaipur-Atrauli gharana style of Hindustani classical music. She has received National Film Awards twice for Best Female ...
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