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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....

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...