Nandkishore Kapote

Dr. Pt. Nandkishore Kapote is a leading senior exponent of Kathak, an Indian classical dance form. He is a senior disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj. He is the Artistic Director of Nandkishore Cultural Society.

Dr. Pt.
Nandkishore Kapote
Kapote performing Abhinaya on a bhajan in Pune, October 2015
Born 10 August 1956
Maharashtra
Education Doctorate in Kathak, B.Com
Alma mater

2004 Tilak Maharashtra University PhD (under guidance of Pt. Birju Maharaj, Kathak Kendra, Delhi)

1977 Kathak Kendra Delhi - National Institute of Kathak Dance
Known for

Indian Classical Dance form Kathak

Artistic Director, Nandkishore Cultural Society
Notable work Book - Kathak Samrat Birju Maharaj
Style Kathak - Lucknow Gharana
Awards See Awards section below
Website www.nandakishorekapote.com

During the mid-70’s Kapote learned the nuances of Kathak in Pune under Guru Pt. Munna Shukla, nephew of Kathak Maestro Pt. Birju Maharaj. Soon after in 1977-78, Kapote was awarded the National Scholarship from the Cultural Department, Government of India for learning Kathak dance under doyen of Kathak, Pt. Birju Maharaj. He is the first male Kathak performer from all over Maharashtra to receive such a scholarship.[1][2] He is a recognized Ph.D. guide and mentor in Kathak dance for Tilak Maharashtra University [3] and University of Pune.[4] In the book Kathak - Indian Classical Dance Art, the author Dr. Sunil Kothari has written - From the younger generation several other dancers deserve mention - they include Nandkishore Kapote.[5]

Institutions & Establishments

For the propagation and education of Kathak classical dance form, Dr. Kapote has instated various establishments, societies and institutions as follows[6]): They also conduct Kathak programmes to provide a platform for students.[7]

  • Nandkishore Cultural Society at Pune in 1986 (inaugurated by Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi).
  • Nandkishore Cultural Society at Nigdi (Pimpri-Chinchwad) in 1998 (inaugurated by doyen of Kathak Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj).
  • Pt. Birju Maharaj Dance & Music Research Centre & Library in 2006 (in the presence of Pt. Birju Maharaj himself).[6]
  • Kathak Queen Sitara Devi Art Museum in 2014 (in the presence of Queen of Kathak Sitara Devi).[8]
  • Vimal Bhaskar Award set up by Nandkishore Cultural Society in the memory of Shrimati Vimal Kapote and Shri Bhaskar Kapote. In 2012, the second Vimal Bhaskar Award was given to Kathak Samrat Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj and Kathak exponent Pandita Saswati Sen at a function at Nandkishore Academy in Nigdi.[9]



Advisory Board Member

Dr. Kapote also serves as Honorary Advisor at the following institutions:

  • Heritage Art & Music Academy[11]

Awards

  • Suvarngaurav Awards-2016
  • Senior Fellowship 2015 from Ministry of Culture, Government of India.[12] [13]
  • Chitrakarmi Award 2017[14]
  • Government of Maharashtra’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Dalit Mitra Award 2010[15]
  • Sringar Mani Award.[16]
  • Cultural department of Maharashtra State Award 2004. The Award carried a cash prize of Rs.25,000.[17]
  • Balgandharva Award by PMC, Nehru Award[18]
  • Limca Book of Records - listed in Limca Book of Records for teaching oldest student aged 76 years.[19]
  • Pune Navratri Mahotsav Awards[20]
  • Salaam Pune Award 2015 [21]

Books and DVD

Book

  • Kathak Samrat - Birju Maharaj[22]

The book is recommended by Pune University and Tilak Maharashtra University.[8] [23] The book highlights the multi-farious personality of Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj. The book was inaugurated in 2006 by Pt. Birju Maharaj himself at a celebratory function at Nigdi.

  • Encyclopaedic Profile of Indian Tribes

Dr. Kapote has co- written the first chapter titled An Introduction to Tribal Dances of India.[24][25]

DVD

  • “Shiv Ram Shyam“, Kathak style choreography has been arranged by Dr. Kapote in this DVD. This DVD has been released by Fountain Music Company.[26] Ref number FMV 298. Additionally, Dr. Kapote has presented a Kathak style performance on Shiva bhajan in this VCD.

Choreographies & Dance Drama

  • Choreographies & Dance Dramas as follows: [8]
  • 'Mahamanav' based on the life of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and was telecast by Mumbai Doordarshan as it created a great impact by spreading the message of Dr. Ambedkar. The cast included 70 performing artists from the age group of 4 – 80 years.
  • 'Mrutyunjay Mahaveer' based on Jain dharma and life of Lord Mahaveer.
  • 'Mahakaleshwar Shiva' based on navarasa (9 Aesthetics)
  • 'Narvar Krishna Saman' based on Bal Gandharva's Marathi language play ‘Natya Sangeet’.

Films

Dr. Pt. Nandkishore Kapote has choreographed dance sequences for a number of films.

  • Vardhaman Mahaveer[28], under banner of Bharat Sudhar Films: Proprietor- Dr Prakash B Katariya, Director- Rajesh Chandrakant Limkar, Music Director- Dr. Ashok Patki


Kapote was felicitated with the Chitrakarmi Award 2017 for contribution to Marathi Film Industry. (See Awards section for details)

Performances

Dr. Kapote’s dance career covers a number of National and International performances. A few of his performances are mentioned below:

  • National Programme of Dance: A Grade artist of Delhi Doordarshan and has performed on national television's 'National Programme of Dance' multiple times.[2]
  • Ballet Productions produced by Pt. Birju Maharaj. Performed in numerous ballets such as: Katha Raghunathki, Hori Dhoom Machai, Roopmati-Baz Bahadur, Habba Khatun & Krishnayan.[29]
  • Tributes for Mata Amritanandamayi Numerous performances in honour of Amma’s arrival to Pune[30]
  • ICCR (Indian Council of Cultural Relations, Delhi) has catalogued his performances.[31] This performance on the repository, was recorded in 1991-92 at the Bal Gandharva Ranga Mandir, Pune. The 52 minute program includes ‘Vishnu Vandana’, ‘Draupadi Vastra Haran’, ‘Bhajan’ and a Tarana. Accompanying Tabla player is Padma Shri recipient Vijay Ghate.

International Performances

Internationally acclaimed dance performer, Kapote, has presented Kathak performances in the following countries:[8]

  • Russia: (along with troupe organized by Guru Padma Shri Shovana Narayan)
  • Russia: (along with his Guru Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj)
  • United States of America (along with his Guru Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj)
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
  • Holland (along with troupe organized by Guru Padma Shri Shovana Narayan)
  • Kuwait (along with troupe organized by Guru Padma Bhushan Uma Sharma)

Others

  • Appearance in quiz:

Dr. Kapote has been a subject of interest in General Knowledge quiz that prepares students for Current Affairs competitive exams. [32] [33] He has also been mentioned in the Current Affairs Quiz 17th July 2017(for Banking, Insurance & Govt. Exams[34]

  • Dance Tribute for Shri Satya Saibaba.

Dr. Kapote said he has never missed performing a bhajan on Thursday as a prayer to Baba and would continue to do so.[35]

References

  1. ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=lsuhSiITjU8C&pg=PA94&lpg=PA94&dq=nandkishore+kapote&source=bl&ots=U6ICxcU6ZR&sig=TpxHWP77moSY-Vv1xEB7woCElPs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi31_K7g8TbAhUCbo8KHQ0pC6Y4FBDoATAIegQIARAB#v=onepage&q=nandkishore%20kapote&f=false
  2. 1 2 http://www.narthaki.com/info/intervw/intrv190.html
  3. ↑ http://www.tmv.edu.in/pdf/Ph.D/ListofRecognisedResearchGuides20132014.pdf
  4. ↑ http://www.unipune.ac.in/university_files/pdf/Arts_15-5-14.pdf
  5. ↑ Kothari, Dr. Sunil (1989). Kathak, Indian Classical Dance Art. India: Abhinav Publications. p. 221.
  6. 1 2 https://issuu.com/thegoldensparrow/docs/tgs_life_feb_27_pdf_for_web/8?ff=true
  7. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/93308781?q&versionId=106647801
  8. 1 2 3 4 Shanker, Vijay. "Dr. Nandkishore Kapote: I want to take Kathak to new heights ", Narthaki.com, 19 July 2017, http://www.narthaki.com/info/intervw/intrv190.html
  9. ↑ "गुरूंच्या आशीर्वादानेच कला बहरते - Maharashtra Times". Maharashtra Times. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
  10. ↑ https://m.timesofindia.com/city/pune/Auditorium-in-Akurdi-stuck-in-red-tape/amp_articleshow/11454486.cms
  11. ↑ https://www.heritageartandmusicacademy.org
  12. ↑ http://www.indian24news.com/india/department-of-culture-fellowship-for-pandit-nandakishore-kapote/274080-news
  13. ↑ http://www.indiaculture.nic.in/sites/default/files/Schemes/ListofCandidatesSelectedforSeniorJuniorFellowshipfor2014-15_16.06.2017.pdf
  14. ↑ online, esakal (25 July 2018). "'चित्रकर्मी पुरस्कार' देवून १७ कलावंतांचा सन्मान" [Chitrakarmi Awards presentation-17 Artists honoured] (in Marathi-Indian Regional language). Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  15. ↑ briefcase. "Honour - Artiste Nandkishor Felicitated", DNA Pune, Pune, Maharastra, India, 6 May 2010.
  16. ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=lsuhSiITjU8C&pg=PA94&lpg=PA94&dq=nandkishore+kapote&source=bl&ots=U6IxuaN9ZS&sig=xh1RU9PddQFONtlrY3Ft84-ZzTE&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFkO_7_6jaAhUHv48KHagoDu84FBDoATAGegQIABAB#v=onepage&q=nandkishore%20kapote&f=false
  17. ↑ https://m.timesofindia.com/city/pune/Naik-Kulkarni-bag-Ba-Bapu-awards/amp_articleshow/206890.cms
  18. ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/india/department-of-culture-fellowship-for-pandit-nandakishore-kapote-4753896/
  19. ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=c79aDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT462&lpg=PT462&dq=nandkishore+kapote&source=bl&ots=rRANORKUgY&sig=y_fSv4CUWe0M8uSXxSEmghPISwU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiXoKiZqKXbAhWFqY8KHX9XAxo4HhDoATACegQICBAB#v=onepage&q=nandkishore%20kapote&f=false
  20. ↑ http://www.ndtv.com/cities/pune-comes-alive-for-navratri-celebrations-434994/
  21. ↑ https://marathistars.com/news/salaam-pune-award-for-manoj-joshis-chanakya/
  22. ↑ Natu, Naresh. "The power of music and dance", Twin Town Plus - The Times of India, Pimpri-Chinchwad (Pune, Maharastra, India), 23 February 2005.
  23. ↑ http://210.212.169.35/W27/Result/w27AcptRslt.aspx?AID=297487&xF=T&xD=0&nS=2
  24. ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=TmDRNTYw49EC&pg=PA1&lpg=PA1&dq=%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B0+kapote&source=bl&ots=XJ1lBnGyqw&sig=8oJlLlM65Y90gilvahi5pG1d3Yk&hl=mr&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipzImVvrzbAhWGpY8KHXdgBDs4HhDoATADegQIARAB#v=onepage&q&f=false
  25. ↑ https://www.abebooks.com/Tribal-Dances-India-R.D-Tribhuwan-Discovery/9561207224/bd
  26. ↑ http://www.fountainmusiccompany.com/vcd-dvd-mp3-spiritual-religious-mantras-stotras-bhaktigeet-aarti/851-shiv-ram-shyam-filmi-bhajan-vcd.html
  27. ↑ https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/he-geet-jivanache-19952/cast-crew
  28. ↑ http://jainology.blogspot.com/2011/08/film-on-vardhman-mahaveer-appeal-from.html?m=1
  29. ↑ Banerjee, Projesh; Banerji, Projesh (1986). Dance in Thumri. Abhinav Publications. ISBN 9788170172123.
  30. ↑ https://www.amritapuri.org/on/pune
  31. ↑ http://ncaa.gov.in/repository/search/displaySearchRecordPreview/ICCR-2446-VHS
  32. ↑ https://www.gktoday.in/question/who-has-been-conferred-with-a-fellowship-by-the-de
  33. ↑ http://www.aspirantszone.com/current-affairs-18-july-2017-quiz/
  34. ↑ https://testbook.com/blog/important-current-affairs-quiz-17th-july-2017/amp/
  35. ↑ http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-tribute-paid-to-sathya-sai-in-pune-1535891
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