Uday Shankar
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Summary
Uday Shankar was born on December 8, 1900[1], in Udaipur[2]. He died on September 26, 1977[3], in Kolkata[4]. He worked as a choreographer[5], dancer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,923 views/month, #7,030 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Amala Shankar[11]
- Child: Ananda Shankar[12], Mamata Shankar[13]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[14], Dominion of India[15], India[16]
- Educated at: Royal College of Art[17], Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art[18]
- Award received: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[19], Padma Vibhushan[20], Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Uday Shankar[23]
- Family name: Shankar[24]
- Given name: Uday[25]
- Permanent duplicated item: Q27136434[26]
- Sibling: Ravi Shankar[27]
- Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[28]
- P14750: EDA1-17EA-B6D8-93D3-97CB[29]
Why It Matters
Uday Shankar has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Uday Shankar born?
Uday Shankar's place of birth was Udaipur[2].
Where did Uday Shankar die?
Uday Shankar died in Kolkata[4].
Who was Uday Shankar married to?
Uday Shankar's spouses include Amala Shankar[11].
What did Uday Shankar do for work?
Uday Shankar worked as a choreographer[5], dancer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], and actor[9].
Where did Uday Shankar go to school?
Uday Shankar was educated at Royal College of Art[17] and Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art[18].
What awards did Uday Shankar receive?
Honors received include Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[19], Padma Vibhushan[20], and Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi[21].