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Dr. Nandkishore Kapote is a distinguished Indian classical Kathak dancer, guru, choreographer, and researcher, renowned for his significant contributions to the art form. Born on August 10, 1956, Kapote's early inclination towards dance led him to formal training in Pune. He initially studied Kathak under Shri Mannalal Shukla, and later under Guru Pt. Munna…
Journey Timeline
1975
Completed Diploma and Bachelor's Degree in Kathak
1977
Received National Scholarship from Cultural Department, Government of India — For learning Kathak dance under Pt. Birju Maharaj
1982
Performed Kathak dance in Russia — In the presence of Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi
1983
Established dance school (Nandkishore Cultural Society) — Stepping into the field of Kathak dance training in Pune
1998
Established "Kathak University" — Main building inaugurated by Pt. Birju Maharaj at Pimpri – Chinchwad
2004
Received Maharashtra Rajya Sanskrutik Puraskar — Maharashtra State Cultural Award
2005
Completed PhD in Kathak — From Tilak Maharashtra University, Pune
2006
Established Pt. Birju Maharaj Dance and Music Research Centre and Library
2010
Received Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Dalit Mitra Award
2016
Established Kathak Queen Sitara Devi Art Museum
2017
Received Ministry of Culture Senior Research Fellowship
2020
Selected for Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
2022
Received Birju Maharaj Award
2022
Appointed Director, Dr. D Y Patil School of Liberal Arts
2023
Conferred Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — By Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu
2023
Member, Advisory Committee, Kathak Kendra
2023
Member, Dance Committee, Maharashtra State Cultural Policy
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Awards & Honors
- 2020 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1977 · National Scholarship — Cultural Department, Government of India
- 2004 · Maharashtra Rajya Sanskrutik Puraskar – Maharashtra State Cultural Award — Government of Maharashtra
- 2010 · Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Dalit Mitra Award — Government of Maharashtra
- 2017 · Senior Research Fellow — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- Singar Mani Award
- 1991 · Limca Book of Records
- 2022 · Birju Maharaj Award
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