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Roshan Kumari Fakir Mohammad is a highly acclaimed Indian classical dancer, actor, and choreographer, widely regarded as one of the foremost exponents of the Kathak dance form. Born on Christmas Eve (year uncertain, but around 1937) in Ambala, Haryana, she inherited a rich artistic lineage from her parents: Choudhury Fakir Mohammed, a noted Tabla player,…
Journey Timeline
1953
Film debut as actor — Performed a Kathak number in Bimal Roy's film "Parineeta".
1958
Performance in Jalsaghar — Performed an iconic Kathak piece in Satyajit Ray's film "Jalsaghar".
1970
Featured in documentary — Appeared in the Films Division of India documentary titled "Kathak".
1971
Founded Nritya Kala Kendra — Established her Kathak academy in Bandra, Mumbai.
1975
Choreographed for film — Choreographed for the film "Chaitali".
1990
Choreographed for film — Choreographed for the film "Lekin".
1994
Stopped performing — Ceased dancing after the passing of her father, Choudhury Fakir Mohammed.
1996
Choreographed for film — Choreographed for the film "Sardari Begum".
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Awards & Honors
- 1963 · Nritya Shiromani — Prayag Sangeet Samiti
- 1976 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1977 · Nritya Vilas — Sur Singer Samsad
- 1984 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 1989 · Vishwa Unnyyan Samsad Award — Government of Bengal
- 1990 · Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar — Government of Maharashtra
- 1993 · Man Patra — Kathak Kendra, Jaipur
- 1995 · Emeritus Fellowship — Government of India
- 2005 · All India Bhuwalka Award
- 2008 · Hanumant Award
Media Coverage
- Roshan Kumari in Jalsaghar
Madras Heritage and Carnatic Music
- Film Classical Dances of Roshan Kumari
Cinema Nritya
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