How old was Uday Shankar?

Uday Shankar died on September 26, 1977 at the age of 76.

When is Uday Shankar's birthday?

Uday Shankar was born on December 8, 1900.

Where was Uday Shankar born?

Uday Shankar was born in Udaipur.

What is Uday Shankar's zodiac sign?

Uday Shankar's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What is Uday Shankar's nationality?

Uday Shankar is a citizen of British Raj, Dominion of India, India.

What does Uday Shankar do?

Uday Shankar is known as choreographer, dancer, film director, screenwriter.

Who has Uday Shankar been married to?

According to Wikidata, Uday Shankar's spouse is or was Amala Shankar.

How many children did Uday Shankar have?

Wikidata lists 2 children of Uday Shankar.

Uday Shankar

Indian dancer, choreographer, actor

Died aged 76SagittariusBritish Raj

Biography

Uday Shankar (born Uday Shankar Chowdhury; 8 December 1900 – 26 September 1977) was an Indian dancer and choreographer, best known for creating a fusion style of dance, adapting European theatrical techniques to Indian classical dance, imbued with elements of Indian classical, folk, and tribal dance, which he later popularised in India, Europe, and the United States in the 1920s and 1930s. He was a pioneer of modern dance in India.

In 1962, he was awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama, with its highest award, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship for lifetime achievement, and in 1971, the Govt. of India, awarded him its second highest civilian award the Padma Vibhushan.

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Family

Spouse(s): Amala Shankar
Children: Ananda Shankar Mamata Shankar
Siblings: Ravi Shankar

Awards & honours (3)

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Padma Vibhushan
Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi

Quick answers about Uday Shankar

How old was Uday Shankar?: Uday Shankar died on September 26, 1977 at the age of 76.
When is Uday Shankar's birthday?: Uday Shankar was born on December 8, 1900.
Where was Uday Shankar born?: Uday Shankar was born in Udaipur.
What is Uday Shankar's zodiac sign?: Uday Shankar's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
What is Uday Shankar's nationality?: Uday Shankar is a citizen of British Raj, Dominion of India, India.
What does Uday Shankar do?: Uday Shankar is known as choreographer, dancer, film director, screenwriter.
Who has Uday Shankar been married to?: According to Wikidata, Uday Shankar's spouse is or was Amala Shankar.
How many children did Uday Shankar have?: Wikidata lists 2 children of Uday Shankar.