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Tirath Ram Azad
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Tirath Ram Azad

Kathak Performer

New Delhi, India

76+

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About

Pandit Tirath Ram Azad (born December 9, 1933, in Lyallpur, Punjab, now in Pakistan; died April 22, 2008) was an eminent Indian Kathak Guru, Hindustani Classical Music Vocalist, Theater Actor, and prolific Writer. His early training in acting, dancing, and singing began in theatre groups run by Master Bundey Khan and D.P. Tarun in Lyallpur. After the…

Journey Timeline

1933

Born in Lyallpur, Punjab (now in Pakistan)

1950s

Established as a performer and teacher of Kathak dance

1958

Became Head of the Department of Dance at Gandharva Mahavidyalya, New Delhi

1960s

Performed in the film “Jamuna Kinare”

1988

Concluded tenure as Head of the Department of Dance at Gandharva Mahavidyalya

2005

Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship

2008

Passed away

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  • 2005 · Sangeet Natak Akademi FellowshipSangeet Natak Akademi

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