Kiran Segal

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Kiran Segal
Born
Kiran Segal

Mumbai, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationClassical dancer
Known forOdissi
RelativesSee Mumtazullah Khan family

Kiran Segal is an Indian classical dancer known for her proficiency in Odissi,[1] a classical dance form from India.[2] She is the daughter of actor Zohra Segal,[3] a 1998 winner of Padma Shri award and has written a book, Zohra Segal - Fatty, on her mother.[2][3] A disciple of M. K. Saroja,[4] Segal has performed at various stages around the world.[5][6] She was honored by the Government of India, in 2002, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.[7]

See also[]

  • Odissi
  • Zohra Segal

References[]

  1. ^ B. N. Ahuja (1997). Hand Book Of General Knowledge. Pitambar Publishing. p. 412. ISBN 9788120905160.
  2. ^ a b "Smile Foundation of India". Smile Foundation of India. 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Zohra Segal — Fatty". The Hindu. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  4. ^ "MK Saroja". Narthaki. 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  5. ^ "Indian Consulate". Indian Consulate China. 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  6. ^ "Eyesin". Eyesin. 2014. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  7. ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Padma Awards. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
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