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Dr. Manjiri Shreeram Deo

Kathak dancer

Dr. Manjiri  Shreeram  Deo
   Biography
Renowned Kathak maestro Dr. Manjiri Deo has contributed a lot to the dance culture in Thane. Born in Kolhapur, she  started her education in Kathak from Pt. Badrinath Kulkarni. After getting married to Shreeram Deo in 1968, she came to Thane and learnt the intricacies of Kathak from the legendary Guru Dr. Asha Joglekar and late Padmashree Nataraj Gopikrishna.

Choreographies like Aamrapali, Gayatri mantra, Geet Ramayan, Suryastuti, Durgastuti are a part of her dance journey. She has been training hundreds of students in her institution Shree Ganesh Nritya Kala Mandir since 40 years. 

Dr. Manjiri Deo has penned the book 'Nritya Saurabh', the first book in Marathi which has detailed explanation of Kathak, useful to the students of Kathak. This book had received special award for Best Literature from Govt. of Maharashtra. Also, her book Kathak Kaumudi is used as a reference book for post graduation students of Kathak.

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Dr. Manjiri  Shreeram  Deo
Dr. Manjiri Shreeram Deo
21st Gopikrishna Mahotsav 2014
21st Gopikrishna Mahotsav 2014
Dr. Manjiri Deo Felicitating Guru An Idol Ashatai Jogleker
Dr. Manjiri Deo Felicitating Guru An Idol Ashatai Jogleker
Falicitation by Asha Khadilkar in Swanand sohola
Falicitation by Asha Khadilkar in Swanand sohola
Dr. Manjiri Deo Performing Jogva
Dr. Manjiri Deo Performing Jogva
Rare And Memorable Photo of Nandakishore Kapote With Famous Artist Friends Pt. Prabha Marathe Dr. Sujata Natu Pt. Shama Bhate Dr. Manjiri Deo Pt. Maneesha Sathe in Kathak Dance Poses at Nandkishore Cultural Society Nigdi
Rare And Memorable Photo of Nandakishore Kapote With Famous Artist Friends Pt. Prabha Marathe Dr. Sujata Natu Pt. Shama Bhate Dr. Manjiri Deo Pt. Maneesha Sathe in Kathak Dance Poses at Nandkishore Cultural Society Nigdi
Manjiri Deo Performing Kathak
Manjiri Deo Performing Kathak
Manjiri Deo Performing in Kathak Workshop
Manjiri Deo Performing in Kathak Workshop
Thaat by Dr. Manjiri Deo
Thaat by Dr. Manjiri Deo
Dr. Manjiri Deo
Dr. Manjiri Deo
   Career
Not just a dancer and teacher, but Dr. Manjiri has penned books on Kathak too. Her books include :

1. Olakh Kattakchi: Useful for the study and intro ductory knowledge of Kathak.
2. Kathak Kaumadi: Useful for the study of post graduation in Kathak.
3. She has written articles on dance in the magazine such as Dnyanraj, Gondan, Nupoor, Swar Setu etc. 
4. Compiled and made a press copy of a book written by Pt. Sukhdeo Maharaj, father of Padmashree Dr. Sitaradevi.

Some of her performances include: 

1.  Performance with Guru Pt. Badrinath Kulkarni throughout Maharashtra during 1960 to 1965.
2.  Performance with Guru Natraj Gopikrishna throughout India, Mumbai, Delhi, Nagpur, Gondia.
3.  Performed Kathak in various art festivals of Govt. of Maharashtra from Second Music Festival in 1989 till 5th Music Festival.
4.  Sangeet Bhushan Pt. Ram Marathe Music Festival.
5. Thane Padmashree Natraj Gopikrishna Music Festival .
6. Thane Maharashtra Sevasangh - Pune Sharda Music Festival.
7. Uran Korean Association.
8. Mumbai festival cum conference organized by Prajapita Brahmakumari. 
9. Mt. Abu (1996) Sanskarbharati.
10. Gurupournima Utsav -
*  Ghatkopar and Thane, Shirdi - Sai Mandir.
*  Pandharpur - Vitthal Mandir.
*  Miraj - Devi Mandir.
*  Natraj Mandir -Satara.
*  Swami Sarmath Mandir Sarmath Wadi - Badlapur.
*  Gopikrishna Utsav at Kalyan Singapore and Eurpoe in 2002 & 2004.
*  Mauritius Marathi Mandali Fedration - Mauritius in 2005 France - Reunion in 2006, again in Miraj - Devi Mandir in 2006.

Dr. Manjiri Deo : as an academician:

1.  An examinar of the Youth Music Festival organized by Govt. of Maharashtra, South Central zone.
2.  An examiner, paper setter, moderator since least 20 years for the examinations upto the level of Nritya Visharad & Nritya Alankar organized by Gandharve Mahavidyalaya on All india level.
3.  Appointed as a paper setter of dance board examination of Govt. of Maharashtra.
4.  As a dance examiner, visiting professor at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Amravati University etc.
5.  An examiner of dance competitions organized by Swarasadhana Samiti, Mumbai, Sharada Music College, Bandra, Malhar Competition & at many other places.
6.  As a guide in the camps on dance organized by Maharashtra State Cultural Department.
 
Dr. Manjiri Deo : as an organiser 

Shree Ganesh Cultual Academy is an institute of Dr. Manjiri, in which many senior arists  performed their art in the following programmes like Ashadhranga, Kalakartiki, Amrutvasantik, Varshamangal and Padmashree Natraj Gopikrishna Sangeet Mahotsav

The great artists like such as Nritya Samradnyee Padmashree  Dr. Sitaradevi, Begum Parvin Sultana, Pt. Hariprasad Chourasiya, Pt. Jasraaj, Pt. Prabha Atre, Pt. Rohini Bhate, Padmavibhushan Birjoo Maharaj, Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan have performed in the Padmashree Natraj Gopikrishna Sangeet Mahotsav. She has also given an opporunity to many upcoming artists to reveal their talent.

   Awards & Achievements
Dr. Manjiri Deo received a silver medal of performing Dhanavanti in the Marathi Drama 'Beimaan' organized by Maharashtra State Drama Festival at the hands of Pt. Vasantrao Deshpande. 
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