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Abhijeet Singh Dewari, known with the Pen name Ishu Dewari is an Indian anthropologist, writer, critique, academician, Kathak artist, right-wing politician, gender rights activist and reviewer known for his contribution at a young age to the world of bio-cultural Anthropology.[1] He has also been the representative of Internal Complaints Committee, University of Delhi.[2] and has served at various committees in Uttarakhand including Kumaon Cultural ambassador.[3]

Abhijeet Singh Dewari Ishu at an event in Jammu recently.

Early life

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Dewari was born on July 6h, 2002, in the hill state of Uttarakhand, India, and grew up in the Leh district of Ladakh.[4] His upbringing was influenced by his father, an army officer, and his mother, who has a background in BJP political wing. He also has ancestral ties to the royal Chandvansh of Kumaon.[4] He received Kathak dance training under Guru Sujata Maheshwari and Guru Pali Chandra, and was blessed by Pandit Birju Maharaj. He became the youngest representative in the field of Kathak at a 2016 UNESCO event and has performed internationally on various stages.[4][3][1] Additionally at a young age, he learnt Tabla instrument and became part of Nainital drama group. He did his schooling from Lakes International School, Bhimtal in Nainital and emerged as the district topper in 2020.[5] He has also been the youngest spokesperson from Bhartiya Janta Party.

Education

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Abhijeet completed his graduation from Hansraj College at Delhi University, where he emerged as the topper in his anthropology course.[6] He is currently pursuing a master's degree in anthropology from University of Delhi.

Publications

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Ishu is recognized as one of the youngest authors in the research community.[1] He has conducted extensive research among the Jaad Bhotiyas of the Garhwal hills, the Kumaoni community, and the people of the Rawain Valley. Recently, he co-authored an article on Kathak dancers with the renowned biological anthropologist, Professor Barry Bogin.[7] He has been a member of Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (CARTA).[8] He has also published a review in American Anthropological Association’s official journal – Anthropology Book Forum on the book “In the Valley of Kauravas” by Professor William S. Sax.[1] He also wrote a book at the age of 13.[4]

Dance

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Abhijeet Ishu has been an active stage artist.[4] He has been appreciated by known actress Hema Malini who herself is an Indian classical dancer.[3] He runs a YouTube channel with some finest videos of Kathak dance covers- Madhuban mai radhika nache re,[9] Sakal Ban,[10] Mohe Rang do laal[11] and many others.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d AnthroBookForum (2024-08-26). "William S. Sax, 2024, In the Valley of the Kauravas: A Divine Kingdom in the Western Himalaya, Oxford University Press, 320 pp., ISBN 978-0-19887-935-0 – Anthropology Book Forum". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  2. ^ University of Delhi, Internal Complaints Committee (8 July 2022). "Internal Complaints Committee Notice 2022" (PDF).
  3. ^ a b c Dewari, Abhijeet. "About Abhijeet Singh Dewari".
  4. ^ a b c d e "A Man Is Equals To A Coin". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  5. ^ "Alumni – Lakes International School". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  6. ^ Delhi University, Hansraj College. "Topper list Hansraj College" (PDF).
  7. ^ Dewari, Abhijeet Singh; Bogin, Barry; Chandel, Shivani (2024-07-08). "Soulful Rhythm, Dancing Bodies: Spirituality, Pain Tolerance, and the Risk of Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Classical Kathak Dancers of India". Human Biology and Public Health. 1. doi:10.52905/hbph2024.1.79. ISSN 2748-9957.
  8. ^ "Abhijeet Singh Dewari Research gate profile".
  9. ^ Abhijeet Dewari (2022-01-14). Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re II Abhijeet Dewari | Dance Cover II ISHU (Guide) II Kathak II. Retrieved 2024-08-26 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Abhijeet Dewari (2024-03-24). Sakal Ban | Kathak Dance Cover | Ishu Dewari | Heeramandi | Video Dance Cover | Kathak In Hills |. Retrieved 2024-08-26 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ Abhijeet Dewari (2023-07-15). Mohe Rang Do Laal | Kathak | Cover Dance | Ishu Dewari |. Retrieved 2024-08-26 – via YouTube.