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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 ...
Nov 9, 2021 · Over a career spanning six decades, Sitara Devi revived Kathak, and also inspired several other young girls and women to take a stand for themselves. The danseuse had even once refused the Padma Bhushan award, country's third-highest civilian award.
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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 · 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.
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Watch a video of Sitara Devi, the legendary classical dancer of Kathak, performing a dance piece related to Holi. Learn about her life, her teachers and her contribution to the reform and respectability of Kathak as a classical art form.
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 25, 2014 · Sitara Devi was a leading exponent of the classical Indian dance form Kathak and helped bring it to Bollywood movies. She died in Mumbai after a kidney surgery, her family said.
