Rajendra Gangani
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Rajendra Gangani is a renowned Kathak
dancer trained in the Jaipur Gharana, notable for his innovative style. For his outstanding contribution to Kathak, Gangani received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
in 2003 from A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (the President of India
at that time), the highest award for contribution to Indian performing arts.
Kathak
Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dances, originated from Uttar Pradesh, India. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks, or storytellers...
dancer trained in the Jaipur Gharana, notable for his innovative style. For his outstanding contribution to Kathak, Gangani received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. It is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists. The award consists since 2003 of Rs. 50,000, a citation, an angavastram , and a tamrapatra...
in 2003 from A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (the President of India
President of India
The President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India, as well as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. President of India is also the formal head of all the three branches of Indian Democracy - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary...
at that time), the highest award for contribution to Indian performing arts.