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Rani Karnaa
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Rani Karnaa was an Indian classical dancer, known for her proficiency in the Indian dance form of Kathak, and regarded by many as one of the greatest exponents of the art form.[1][2] She was honoured by the Government of India, in 2014, by bestowing on her the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for her services to the field of dance.[3]
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Born | 1939 |
Died | 7 May 2018 Kolkata |
Occupation | Kathak dancer |
Spouse | Nayak |
Parent | Assandas Karnaa |
Awards | Padma Shri Vice-President's Gold Medal Order of the Queen of Laos Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Sangeet Varidhi Vijay Ratna Senior Fellowship - Govt of India |
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