Kirti Bhawalkar

Kathak dancer, choreographer

Biography

The word ‘Kirti’ in Marathi language means renowned, famous, or to be well known for some particular art. We can truly say that kathak exponent Kirti Bhawalkar has truly lived up to her name.

Kirti Bhawalkar, Alankar in Kathak Nritya started her formal training in the art under the tutelage of famous Kathak Danseuse and senior Guru Rekhatai Nadgauda. Kirti has given enumerate performances in India as well as overseas namely,

* At Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture in Mauritius,

* At Paris and St.Brieuc in France.

* In the dance reality show ‘Eka Peksha Ek’ as a jury member.

* In ‘Nritya yatri’ at Chidambaram temple,Chennai - 2012.

* Nataraj Gopikrushna Mahotsav- 2012.

* Guru- Shishya Mahotsav, Parner- 2009.

* Gunjad- Venu Mahotsav, Aurangabad-2003.

She has won many accolades & praises for the beautiful rendition of the dance form. To name a few

* Scholarship for excellence in kathak by Human Resource Development, Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India (1999-2000).

* ‘Deshdoot Gaurav Puraskar’

* 'Mahila Bhushan'-2009

* ‘Adarsha Guru’ by lioness club.

A major part of her classical journey is her dance institute ‘NRITYANGAN’. She holds this place and its inmates very close to her heart. She has choreographed and directed may classical projects with her students, such as:

* Tarana- ek kathak anubhav.

* Shriranga

* Shrimant yogi

* Mudra

* Ashtaroopa

* Saakar Gandhar Ha

* Rutuvarsha

* A short film on Krushna Valley Project

* Diery of Common A Man- A short film

The institute has been successfully conducting examinations in both November as well as April sessions in a organized and systematic manner. Kirti not only trains her students in Kathak but also gives them values to become a cultured artist. She is also invited as an examiner, moderator, paper-setter by the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.

Along with her dancing career she also holds a Masters degree in industrial psychology. She has this never-to-die spirit which does not let her sit idle. She readily accepts any event to be choreographed or give stage show performances.

Even at this stage where she is a distinguished personality in the field of dance, her hunger for learning never ceases. She continues to learn under the guidance of Dr. Pt. Manjiri Deo. Thus, she believes that a man should continue learning all his life

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Kirti Bhawalkar

Performance in Ashtaroopa program choreographed by Kirti Bawalkar.

Kirti Bhawalkar with Sachin Pilgavkar.

Students performing in Rutuvarsha.

Kirti Bhawalkar performing in Project Shrimant Yogi.

Kirti Bhawalkar performing in Project Shriranga.

Performance in Project Mudra by Kirti and friends.

Kirti Bhawalkar - Kathak dancer

Kirti Bhawalkar - Choreographer

Kirti performing in 'Shrimant Yogi'

Kirti Bhawalkar performing with co - artists.

Bhargavi Chirmule performing in Ashtaroopa program choreographed by Kirti Bawalkar.

Group dance in Ashtaroopa program choreographed by Kirti Bawalkar.

Kirti Bhavwalkar performing in Ashtaroopa.

Kirti Bhavwalkar performing with group in Ashtaroopa.

Mrunal Dusanis performing in Ashtaroopa program choreographed by Kirti Bawalkar.

Vidya Karanjkar performing in Ashtaroopa program choreographed by Kirti Bawalkar.

Performance in Ashtaroopa program choreographed by Kirti Bawalkar

Dr. Sau Manjiri Deo and Kirti Bawalkar in Eka Peksha Eak.

Eka Peksha Eak team photo.

Judges of Eka Peksha Eak.

Kirti Bhawalkar on Eka Peksha Eak set.

Kirti Bhawalkar performing in Rutuvarsha.

Kirti Bhwalkar and Student sperforming in Rutuvarsha.

Kirti Bhwalkar performing in Rutuvarsha.

Students performing in Rutuvarsha.

Performing in Shrimant Yogi.

Performance in Project Shrimant Yogi choreographed by Kirti Bawalkar.

Performance in Project Mudra.

Performance in Project Mudra by Kirti's students.

Kirti Bhavwalkar performing in Project Shriranga.

Kirti Bhawalkar performing in Shriranga.

Performance in Shriranga program choreographed by Kirti Bawalkar.

Felicitation from Shridhar Phadke.

Performance in Shriranga program choreographed by Kirti Bawalkar.

Kirti Bhawalkar Performance

Career

Kirti Bhawalkar has performed in many places in India & abroad.

Performances given by Kirti Bhawalkar :-

• 'Nataraj Pandit Gopikrishna Jayanti Manotsava'- 1999.

• '19th Kishor Sangeet Sammelan' by Swarsadhana Samiti, Mumbai- 1999.

• 'Yuwa Mahotsava' NSK, 2000-2001.

• 'Gunjan venu Nritya Mahotsava' by "MAHAGAMI" Aurangabad- 2001.

• 'Guru-Shishya Mahotsava' by Ompurnavadi sangeet kala Acadamy Parner, Ahemednagar - 2009.

• Performed in France (Paris & St. Brieuc), show was organized by perspective Assiness, France - 2007

• Performed in 'Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture' in Maurititus - 2008.

• 'Maurititus Broadcasting Corporation' MBC, national channel in Maurititus- 2008.

• '13th Yuwa Sangeet Mahotsava' by southcentral zone, cultural center, Bhilai, Madhyapradesh.

• 'Nrityadhara Mahotsava' NSK- 2010.

• "Ruturanga Mahotsava" NSK- 2011.

• Performed a solo and a duet in the dance reality show 'Eka Peksha Ek' as a jury member.

• "Pandit Gopikrishna Sangeet Samaroha" by Ganesh cultural academy, Thane- 2012.

• Performed in "Nrityayatri" at Chidambaram Nataraj temple Chennai - 2012.

Choreography & Projects of Kirti Bhawalkar -

*Short films:-

• 'Krishnavalley' project

• 'Diary of common man'

• Title song of NSK festival -2007 (for small screen)

*Theatre Plays: -

• 'Saphire'

• 'Celebration'

• 'Blackout'

• Poetic compositions for authenticos media & mass.

*Stage shows & events: -

• 'Tarana'

• 'Shriranga'

• 'Shreemanta Yogi'

• 'Mudra' - Classical gesture of Hindi Cinema.

• 'Ashtaroopa' - Striroopancha gof.

• 'Govindayan'

• 'Aditaal.

• 'Rutuvarsha'

• 'Naad Brahma Parmeshwar'• 'Sakar Gandhar Ha'

Programs

Kirti Bhawalkar presents Kathak dance recital.

Awards & Achievements

Kirti Bhawalkar was a jury member in the renowned dance reality show 'Eka Peksha Ek' on Zee Marathi. She is one of the management committee members (representing Art & Culture) of Central School I.S.P. Nasik.

Kirti Bhawalkar has received many awards and accolades. Below is the list of some of them :

• 'Deshdoot Gaurav Puraskar'- 2000.

• 'Mahila Bhushan'- 2009.

• 'Adarsha Guru' by Lioness club.

• Felicitated by Urja foundation for the excellence in field of Arts - 2009.

• Scholarship for the excellence in the field of Kathak Dance by Human Resource Development, Department of culture, Government of India. (1999 - 2000) .