Draft:Ashish Singh

Ashish Singh
Ashish Singh
	Ashish Singh - Nritya Manjari Das Performing in a Katha at Vrindavan, U.P.
Born	Nritya Manjari Das; Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Education	Banaras Hindu University
Alma mater	Banaras Hindu University
Occupation(s)	Kathak dancer, Choreographer
Known for	Kathak dance

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Ashish Singh (also known as Nritya Manjari Das) is a Kathak dancer from Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for his expertise on Lucknow Gharanas of Kathak.

Early Life and Education

Ashish Singh was born in Varanasi. He began his Kathak training under Mrs. Sangita Sinha from 2002 to 2007. He further pursued his education in Kathak by completing Sangeet Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti and earning a B.Mus. and M.P.A. in Kathak Dance from Banaras Hindu University under the guidance of Dr. Vidhi Nagar and Prof. Ranjana Srivastava.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Ashish Singh gave his first performance at the age of 11 at the 'Siti Mahotsav' organised by Siti Channel Pvt. Ltd. Since then, he has performed extensively across India.^{[citation needed]}

Ashish has also directed and choreographed numerous performances, working with renowned artists and institutions. He has trained many students and conducted workshops across India.^{[citation needed]}

Major Achievements

2012:
- Guruvasriy Sangeet Sandhya, Jawaher Kala Kendra, Jaipur
- Geetanjali Mahotsav, Divine Dance Academy, Nashik
- Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh, Varanasi
2011:
- Ganga Mahotsav, U.P. Tourism Department, Varanasi
2010:
- Performed at the 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, choreographed by Pt. Birju Maharaj
2005:
- 'Kashi Vishwanath Ganpati Mahotsav', Varanasi

Recent Features

Ashish Singh has been featured in several news articles and videos recently:

Personal Life

Ashish Singh is deeply committed to the art of Kathak. He continues to perform, teach, and inspire the next generation of dancers.

Legacy and Impact

Ashish Singh's contribution to Kathak has been significant, particularly in promoting the traditional dance forms of Lucknow Gharanas. His performances and workshops have had a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of India.

Awards and Honours

**Kashi Pratibha Samman** by Prayas (Varanasi, 2002)
**Bal Pratibha Samman** by Bal Rang Mandal (Varanasi, 2005)
**Navodit Kalakar** by Kashi Vishwanath Ganpati Mahotsav (Varanasi, 2005)
**Surganga Kalanidhi Samman** by Vivek Memorial Surganga Sangeet Vidyalaya (New Tehri, Uttarakhand, 2019)

Bibliography

Works by Ashish Singh are primarily performances and choreographies documented in various cultural festivals and events.

References

External Links

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-singh-647878261)
[Instagram](https://instagram.com/ashish_kathak?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==)
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ashish.singhanshu?mibextid=ZbWKwL)
[Twitter](https://twitter.com/ashish_kathak?s=08)

Category:Indian male dancers Category:Kathak exponents Category:People from Varanasi Category:Living people Category:Year of birth missing (living people)