Sundari K. Shridharani
Sundari K. Shridharani | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1925-04-06)6 April 1925 |
| Died | 7 April 2012(2012-04-07) (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Triveni Kala Sangam |
| Spouse | Krishnalal Shridharani |
Sundari K. Shridharani (6 April 1925 – 7 April 2012) was the founder and director of Triveni Kala Sangam, a multi-arts institution, which she established in 1950.
Early life and background
Born in
(1911 – 1960), a poet, playwright and journalist.Career
In 1947, she performed at the first International Youth Festival in Prague, and in the 1950s, she received a
She moved to Delhi after her marriage, and in 1950 started Triveni Kal Sangam. It started in one room and terrace above a Coffee House in
She lived within the premises of Triveni, and died on 7 April 2012 in New Delhi, at the age of 93. She was survived by her daughter Kavita Shridharani and son Amar Shridharani who is the General Secretary of Triveni.[4]
Awards and recognition
She was awarded the Padma Shri by Government of India in 1992,[5] in 2011 she was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her overall contribution to the performing arts, which was awarded posthumously.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Smt Sundari Krishnalal Shridharani". Sangeet Natak Akademi. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "Prima donna". The Tribune. 3 September 2000. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "Art of aesthetics". The Hindu. 28 August 2010.
- ^ Anjana Rajan (20 April 2012). "Keeper of the shrine". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "Padma Awards Directory (1954-2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2013.
- ^ "SNA: List of Akademi Awardees". Sangeet Natak Akademi Official website. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015.
External links
- "Sundari Shridharani Call of Drum photographs, ca 1950s". Photo Division, Govt. of India.