Dr. Vinod Hasal
Kathak Performer • Teacher
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Dr. Vinod Hasal is a distinguished exponent of the Classical Kathak dance style, belonging to the Jaipur Gharana, and represents the eighth generation in a lineage of renowned dancers and musicians. He received his extensive training from his father, Guru Ganesh Hiralal Hasal. Dr. Hasal moved from India to South Africa in 1992, where he has since dedicated…
Journey Timeline
1986
Won First Place in Malhar and Gold Medalist in Kathak — At Inter-Collegiate Youth Cultural Festival and IIT Mumbai fest – Mood Indigo and St Xavier's College fest – Malhar
1987
Won Damayanti Joshi-Menaka Trophy and Gold Medalist in Kathak — For Best Dancer in Maharashtra and at IIT Mumbai fest – Mood Indigo and St Xavier's College fest – Malhar
1988
Won Gold Medalist in Kathak — At IIT Mumbai fest – Mood Indigo and St Xavier's College fest – Malhar
1989
Won Menaka Trophy and First Place in Mood Indigo — For Best Dancer of Maharashtra and at IIT Bombay
1990
Won First Place in Classical Kathak — At Inter-Collegiate Competition by University of Bombay
1991
Left India for South Africa
1992
Moved to South Africa and began teaching — Established Radha Krishna Academy of Dance and Music; Honoured by Bhakti Kala (ISKCON)
1998
Started free Indian dance and music classes in African townships — Including Soweto, Tembisa, and Alexandra
2003
Received Hind Ratna Award — From President APJ Abdul Kalam
2005
Honoured by ICCR — For producing the first African Classical Kathak Dancer, Brian Sekeko
2011
Received Nritya Vidh Award — From Sarfojiraje Bhosale Institute (Mumbai)
2012
Received Nritya Vidh Award — From Sarfojiraje Bhosale Institute (Mumbai)
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- 1986 · First Place in Malhar — Inter-Collegiate Youth Cultural Festival
- 1986 · State and National level Gold Medalist in Kathak — IIT Mumbai fest – Mood Indigo, and St Xavier's College fest – Malhar
- 1987 · Damayanti Joshi-Menaka Trophy for Best Dancer in Maharashtra
- 1987 · State and National level Gold Medalist in Kathak — IIT Mumbai fest – Mood Indigo, and St Xavier's College fest – Malhar
- 1988 · State and National level Gold Medalist in Kathak — IIT Mumbai fest – Mood Indigo, and St Xavier's College fest – Malhar
- 1989 · Menaka Trophy for Best Dancer of Maharashtra
- 1989 · First Place in Mood Indigo — IIT Bombay
- 1990 · First Place in Classical Kathak — Inter-Collegiate Competition by University of Bombay
- 1992 · Honoured by Bhakti Kala — ISKCON
- 2003 · Hind Ratna Award — Government of India (presented by President APJ Abdul Kalam)
- 2005 · Honoured by ICCR for producing the First African Classical Kathak Dancer — ICCR (Delhi)
- 2011 · Nritya Vidh Award — Sarfojiraje Bhosale Institute (Mumbai)
- 2012 · Nritya Vidh Award — Sarfojiraje Bhosale Institute (Mumbai)
- Honoured by South African and Indian Governments — for immense work in African townships in uniting Indo-Afro Culture
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