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❖ Guru Parampara ❖
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Guru Asha Joglekar, born Nandini Joshi on September 10, 1936, in Wai, India, was a distinguished figure in Indian classical Kathak dance. Her early life was steeped in arts, with her grandfather being a Kirtankaar and her mother a singer. Joglekar began her Kathak training under Guru Hiralal Jai and Guru Jayashree Kirtane. She later pursued advanced studies…
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1936
Born Nandini Joshi — Born on September 10 in Wai, Maharashtra.
1963
Founded Archana Nrityalaya — Established the Kathak dance academy in India on August 15.
1990
Judge at 'Kal-ke-Kalakar' music conference — Began serving as a judge at the annual music conference.
1994
Awarded Sharang Deo Fellowship — Received the fellowship from Sangeet Peeth of Sur Singar Samsad.
2005
Received Life time achievement award
2016
Passed away — Died on March 18.
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Awards & Honors
- 1994 · Sharang Deo Fellowship — Sangeet Peeth of Sur Singar Samsad
- 2005 · Life time achievement award
- Maharashtra State Cultural Award
- Shringar Mani — Sur Singar Samsad
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