Fasih Ur Rehman
Fasih Ur Rehman | |
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Born | Lahore, Pakistan |
Education | Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak and Kumudini Lakhia |
Known for | Kathak |
Relatives | Rehman (uncle) |
Awards | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz |
Website | www |
Fasih Ur Rehman is a professional dancer of classic dance Kathak, disciple of Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak for 20 years, (1977-1998) in Lahore, Pakistan, and later continued his studies with Kumudini Lakhia in London and Ahmedabad, India.[1] Is the main male Kathak dancer of Pakistan with more than 30 years of experience of the Kathak artform.[2]
First years and background[]
From a royal Afghan lineage,[2][3][4] his mother was closely related to princess Fatima Sultana of Kaboul, sister of King Amanullah Khan of Afghanistan,[3] Fasih is son of the cinematographer Massud-Ur-Rehman, brother of Faisal Rehman and nephew of Bollywood actor Rehman.
Grew up in Lahore, Pakistan. Since he was a child, he was fascinated with dancing.[3][5] Encouraged by his close family he decided to observe 's lessons, and then started learning from him. Later, he also started performing on stage under the direction of Maharaj Ghulam.[3]
Career[]
Started his public appearances starting the 1980s decade for several embassies and numerous private performances. Then he danced under direction of Kumudini Lakhia in Pakistan and England in the 1990s.[1] Once he started to choreograph in Pakistan he found a difficult sociopolitic environment (see Culture of Pakistan) fact he could get over becoming a leading figure in Kathak scene worldwide [3][5]). He has participated in events in Italy, U.K., Tunisia, Dubai, U.S., Pakistan, Japan, London, Spain, among others.[1] Worked closely with the Kathak Society TKS) in Karachi during 1998-2001.[1] Continues his professional development teaching regularly in London and other points in Europe and Asia, and performing in diverse international stages [2][4][6]
Awards[]
In 2006 he received Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Medal of Excellence given by Pakistan State to high achievement for his outstanding career in arts.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e Official website Archived 2014-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c offwestend.com; last view 30/05/2014
- ^ a b c d e Fasih ur Rehman el Bailarin Afgano, anildanza.com; last view 30/05/2014
- ^ a b "Nupura - Fasih Ur Rehman". nupura.es.
- ^ a b Fasih ur Rehman InterviewArchived 2014-05-31 at the Wayback Machine ; last view 30/05/2014
- ^ "Eventful: Fasih ur Rehman Masterclass". Eventful.
External links[]
- Artists from Lahore
- Pakistani male dancers
- Kathak exponents
- Recipients of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz