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Guru Dr. Padma Sharma is a highly esteemed figure in Indian classical dance, renowned for her profound contributions to Kathak. With over six decades of dedication to the art form, she is a practitioner of the Lucknow Gharana. Her extensive training began under Guru Mohan Rao Kallianpurkar for more than two decades, leading to her earning the Nritya Nipun…
Journey Timeline
1957
Began training under Pt. Lacchu Maharaj — First met Pt. Lacchu Maharaj in Lucknow and began training as a 'Gandabandh shagird'.
1959
Awarded Nritya Nipun — Received her dance degree in Kathak from Bhatkhande Sangit Mahavidyalaya, Lucknow.
2018
Performance at Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium — Performed at Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium, Lucknow (video released in 2020).
2019
Featured in NCPA Turns 50 campaign — Recognized for her long association with NCPA Mumbai and performance at the inauguration of the Little Theatre.
2022
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award — Honored for her lifetime contributions to Indian performing arts.
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Awards & Honors
- 1959 · Nritya Nipun — Bhatkhande Sangit Mahavidyalaya
- Kratarth Kalajevan Puraskar — Shri Ganesh Cultural Academy
- Sringar Mani
- Sarangdev Fellowship
- Shivali Nritya Shiromani
- Nrityavid
- Sangeet Prakarsh
- 2022 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
Media Coverage
- Padma Sharma on NCPA Turns 50
NCPA Mumbai (Facebook)
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