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Minu Garu is a distinguished Kathak performer and teacher, primarily associated with the Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin gharana. She is a senior disciple of the renowned Guru Pt. Krishan Mohan Mishra Maharaj, son of the late Pt. Shambhu Maharaj Ji. Her initial Kathak training was received at Shri Ram Bhartiya Kala Kendra under Km. Shikha Khare. She further honed…
Journey Timeline
Received initial Kathak training — From Shri Ram Bhartiya Kala Kendra under Km. Shikha Khare.
Continued training under Pt. Krishan Mohan Mishra Maharaj — At Kathak Kala Kendra.
Completed foundation, Diploma, and post-Diploma courses — From Kathak Kendra with first division.
Completed Masters in Kathak — From Khairagarh University.
Completed Visharad and Nipun — From Bhatkhande University, Lucknow.
Worked as Kathak Dance Teacher — At Tansen Sangeet Mahavidyalaya for 2 years.
Worked as Assistant Choreographer — At Saraswati Shishu Mandir School in Delhi.
Worked as Dance Assistance — Of Guru Sh. Krishan Mohan Mishra Maharaj in Krishna Priya Kala Kendra, Raipur.
Performed at Natnaagar Festival — Organized by Abhyas at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi.
2019
Performed at Sopan festival — A festival for young dancers and musicians, organized by Delhi government.
2021
Performed at 'Yog Parv' — Organized by Sangeet Natak Akademi Kathak Kendra and Ministry of Culture.
2024
Choreographed 'Priyam Bharatam' — A Kathak-based choreography for Independence Day celebration, performed by students of Kathak Kendra.
2026
Choreographed for Swadhinta Samaroh — At Kathak Kendra, performed by her students.
Currently working as Kathak Dance Teacher and Choreographer — At Sangeet Bharti and Kathak Nrityalaya, New Delhi.
2024
Varistha Kathak Prashikshak — At Kathak Kendra, New Delhi (started Sep 10, 2024).
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Awards & Honors
- Scholarship — Kathak Kendra, New Delhi
- National Scholarship — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- Rajendradeep Samman — Purvai Sanskriti Kala Kendra
- Graded Artist — Delhi Doordarshan
- Empaneled Artist — ICCR, New Delhi
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- A powerful Kathak performance by Minu Garu at the Sopan festival
YouTube (WildFilmsIndia)
- Minu Garu Kathak performance at sangeet Natak Academy
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