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Sitara Devi (born Dhanlakshmi; 8 November 1920 – 25 November 2014) was an Indian dancer of the classical Kathak style of dancing, a singer, and an actress. She was the recipient of several awards and accolades, and performed at several prestigious venues in India and abroad; including the Royal Albert Hall, London (1967) and at the Carnegie ...
Nov 9, 2021 · New Delhi | November 9, 2021 18:20 IST. Follow Us. The danseuse had even once refused the Padma Bhushan award, country's third-highest civilian award. On the occasion of her 101st birth anniversary (November 8), a biopic on Kathak exponent Sitara Devi was announced.
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Sitara Devi (1920-2014) also known as the 'Kathak Queen' was born in Kolkata. Her father was a Kathak performer and teacher and he played a crucial role in reforming the art of Kathak from a popular dance form associated with nautch girls and boys to classical respectability.
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Nov 26, 2014 · Sitara Devi was a renowned kathak dancer from the Banaras gharana, who also composed and performed in films. She had a zest for life and a passion for dance, which she pursued till her last days.
Nov 8, 2017 · Google doodle. Sitara Devi. Sitara Devi kathak dancer. Sitara Devi was born in 1920 as Dhanno as the daughter of Matsya Kumari, who was from the royal family of Nepal and Sukhadev Maharaj, a Vaishnavite Sanskrit scholar whose vocation was to teach and participate in kathak dance performances.
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Jan 12, 2015 · Sitara Devi was symbolic of the ethos of the national movement. Born in a traditional Brahmin family to ‘kathavachak’ Sukhdev Maharaj, she received thorough training in the classical dance form from him, as did the other sisters, Tara and Alaknanda. Going against the social norms of those times, she was also encouraged to perform in public.
Nov 26, 2014 · As one of the finest Kathak exponents in the country passes away at 94, we remember Sitara Devi’s zest for life, her candidness and immense contribution to the world of dance. By: Express News Service. Updated: November 26, 2014 10:35 IST. Follow Us.
