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Malabika Mitra

Kathak Performer

Kolkata, Indiamalabikamitra.com

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About

Dr. Malabika Mitra is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, recognized as one of the foremost Kathak exponents in the country. Her journey in dance began at the tender age of three. She received extensive training in the Jaipur Gharana for over 14 years under the tutelage of Late Pandit Ramgopal Mishra. Later, she further honed her skills under the…

Journey Timeline

1979

Became a Medical Graduate

1989

Chosen Best Dancer of India — By Sunday Mail, Delhi

1997

Received Senior Fellowship in Kathak — From Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India

2004

Chosen Best Dancer of 2004 — By Government of West Bengal

2004

Directed and choreographed Kathak Ballet "Vasant Bahaar" — For Doordarshan Kendra Kolkata

2010

Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

2011

Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award from Vice President of India — On July 22, 2011

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Awards & Honors

  • 2010 · Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardSangeet Natak Akademi
  • 1997 · Senior Fellowship in KathakMinistry of Human Resources Development, Government of India
  • Nritya PraveenPrayag Sangit Samity, Allahabad
  • ShiromaniAsian Paints
  • Singar ManiSur Singar Samsad, Bombay
  • Abhinav Kala SammanAbhinav Kala Parishad, Bhopal
  • Mahakaal Sangit RatnaMadhukali, Ujjain
  • 1989 · Best Dancer of IndiaSunday Mail, Delhi
  • 2004 · Best Dancer of 2004Government of West Bengal

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