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Shovana Narayan

About Shovana Narayan

The writer is a former Indian bureaucrat,  celebrated Kathak guru, performer, author, and researcher who has been conferred numerous awards, including the Padma Shri and  Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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Artistes cling to hope, creativity amidst pandemic, but need sustenance

  • May 16, 2020

It is to these artistes' credit that in spite of such mental turmoil, an unknown inner positivity makes them face the situation with determination and courage. But question is for how long, writes Shovana Narayan for South Asia Monitor

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