Shanker Dev Jha
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Shanker Dev Jha was a legendary artist and primary guru of Kathak
. A leading scholar of Kathak, he was honored with many titles, including "Natraja" prior to India's independence.
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...
. A leading scholar of Kathak, he was honored with many titles, including "Natraja" prior to India's independence.