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Shila Mehta is an acclaimed Indian classical dance artist, choreographer, teacher, and composer, deeply rooted in the North Indian Kathak form. Born in Kolkata on January 1, she began her Kathak training at the age of five under Nrityacharya Shri Prahlad Das. From the age of sixteen, she further honed her skills under eminent exponents such as Pandit…
Journey Timeline
1983
Nupur Zankar Academy established (roots in Kolkata)
1998
Moved to Mumbai and established Nupur Zankar Academy in Kandivali — Approximate year, based on '20 years ago' from 2018
2002
Performed in 17 cities of Germany under 'Culture on Wheels'
2003
Received The Overseas Natya Award — Texas, USA
2004
Received Nritya Sadhana Award — Kolkata
2005
Received Senior Fellowship Award — Department of Culture, Government of India
2010
Conducted intensive 10-day workshop in Belgium
2025
Received President's Award for Promoting Holistic Wellbeing — From BAPIO, UK
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Awards & Honors
- Nritya Praveen Award — Prayag Sangeet Samithi, Allahabad
- Outstanding Group of Young Persons Award — Kolkata
- 2004 · Nritya Sadhna Award — Kolkata
- 2003 · The Overseas Natya Award — Texas, USA
- 2005 · Senior Fellowship Award — Department of Culture, Government of India
- Gayatri Gaurav Sanmanpatra — Junagadh, Gujarat
- Kala Gurjari Award — Mumbai
- Gujarat Samaj Award — Central Texas, USA
- 2025 · President's Award for Promoting Holistic Wellbeing — British Association for Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO), UK
Media Coverage
- Dancing feat
Mumbai Mirror
- Erasing Borders Dance Festival Returns to NYC for Eighteenth Year
The Indian Panorama
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