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Sharmila Banerjee is a celebrated classical, folk, and creative dancer and choreographer from Bangladesh. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in Dance from Visva-Bharati University at Shantiniketan, India, under an ICCR Scholarship. During her time at Shantiniketan, she trained in Kathakali and Manipuri dance styles. Furthering her expertise, she was…
Journey Timeline
1971
Joined dance school in Kolkata — Under Amala Sankar.
1984
Awarded Visva Yuva Barsha Padak
1996
Awarded Nartan Visharad — By Manipuri Nartanalaya, Kolkata.
1999
Awarded Shadhinata Padak (Chittagong)
2002
Awarded Gauhar Jamil Shammanana Padak — From the Bangladesh Dancer's Association.
2005
Awarded Gunijan Shammanana — From the Manipuri Samskritik Parishad, Moulavibazar.
2009
Awarded Meril Prothom Alo Award — For best dancer and choreographer.
2009
Recognized as "World Master of Bangladesh" — By World Master's Association in Korea.
2016
Introduced residential dance workshop in Bangladesh — Invited Chadra Shekhar Guruji.
2018
Awarded Shilpakala Padak — For her contribution in dance in Bangladesh.
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Awards & Honors
- 1984 · Visva Yuva Barsha Padak
- 1996 · Nartan Visharad — Manipuri Nartanalaya, Kolkata
- 1999 · Shadhinata Padak (Chittagong)
- 2002 · Gauhar Jamil Shammanana Padak — Bangladesh Dancer's Association
- 2005 · Gunijan Shammanana — Manipuri Samskritik Parishad, Moulavibazar
- 2009 · Meril Prothom Alo Award
- 2009 · World Master of Bangladesh — World Master's Association in Korea
- 2018 · Shilpakala Padak
Media Coverage
- Understanding dance with Sharmila Banerjee
Dhaka Tribune
- Sharmila Banerjee and Aupee Karim perform today
Dhaka Tribune
- SHARMILA BANAERJEE AND SUDESHNA SWAYAMPRABHA
The Daily Star
- Sharmila Banerjee lectures on Manipuri dance
Dhaka Tribune
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