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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 26, 2014 · Sitara Devi was born in Kolkata into a Brahmin family of musicians and dancers originally from Banaras. She learnt kathak from her father, Sukhadev Maharaj, a Vaishnavite Sanskrit scholar and...
Nov 9, 2021 · 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.
Nov 8, 2017 · Sitara Devi, the doyen of Kathak dance, would have celebrated her 97th birth anniversary on November 8 this year. Google, known for the fascinating illustrations it comes up with to honour significant people and historic events, decided to dedicate a doodle to the prolific dancer who died at the age of 94 on November 25, 2014.
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.
Sitara Devi was a Kathak pioneer who first introduced the classic art form in mainstream Bollywood. Her performances across the globe contributed to turning Kathak into a respectable dance form and brought it global recognition.
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.
Nov 8, 2021 · Mumbai, UPDATED: Nov 8, 2021 11:27 IST. Today (November 8) is actress, singer and dancer Sitara Devi's 101st birth anniversary. On this special day, a biopic on her life and career was announced by producer Raj C Anand. The film will be bankrolled by his banner, Raj Anand Movies.
Nov 25, 2014 · Indian dancing legend Sitara Devi has died in the western city of Mumbai, aged 94. Devi, who was suffering from a kidney ailment, had been admitted to a hospital where she underwent surgery...
Nov 27, 2014 · Dance historian and critic Dr Sunil Kothari recalls the exuberant genius that was Sitara Devi.
