Shakuntala Nagarkar
Lavani Performer
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Shakuntala Nagarkar, fondly known as Shakubai, is a highly acclaimed Indian dancer, primarily recognized for her mastery of Lavani, a traditional folk dance form from Maharashtra. Born in Ahmednagar in 1960, Nagarkar hails from the Bhatu Kolhati Samaj, a community with a rich heritage of dance. Her mother, Chhabu Bai Nagarkar, was also a dancer, and…
Journey Timeline
1960
Born in Ahmednagar
1971
First performance (wore ghungroos) — At age 11 in Parali Vaijnath, Beed
1974
Became a disciple of Kathak guru Vasantrao Ghatge — At Hanuman Theatre, Lal Baug, Mumbai
2008
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For Other Traditional/Folk/Tribal Dance/Music/Theatre
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- 2008 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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