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Asavari Pawar is an acclaimed Kathak exponent, choreographer, educator, writer, and cultural ambassador, often referred to as the "Dancing Jewel of India". She inherited her passion for Kathak from her illustrious father, Padmashri Guru Pratap Pawar, MBE, a leading exponent of the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak. Asavari began her dance training at the age of…
Journey Timeline
Age 8
Began dance training — Joined her father's dance troupe, Triveni, in London
1991
Received The Major Award — For her production "The Coat"
2011
Began teaching — Estimated based on teaching for three years as of October 2014
2014
Presented "Kanya" — A production with her students on the theme of the girl child
2015
Presented "Navras" — For Kalaashish's 3rd Annual Day
2019
Presented "The Golden Paayal" — An adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Red Shoes" in New Delhi
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Awards & Honors
- 1991 · The Major Award — named after Prime Minister John Major in the U.K.
- Sarojini Naidu Award
- Pride of India Award
- Kiran Achievement Award (Woman of Excellence)
- Award of Achievement in Art & Culture — UK
Media Coverage
- Asavari Pawar
Amrapali Magazine
- Dancing for a social cause
The Hindu
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