Shobha Deepak Singh

Shobha Deepak Singh
Born (1943-10-21) 21 October 1943 (age 81)
New Delhi, India
Occupation(s)Cultural impresario
Photographer
Writer
Years active1963–Present
Known forShriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra
SpouseDeepak Singh
ChildrenOne daughter
Parent(s)Lala Charat Ram
Sumitra Charat Ram
AwardsPadma Shri
WebsiteOfficial website

Shobha Deepak Singh is an Indian cultural impresario, photographer, writer, classical dancer and the director of Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra,[1] a Delhi-based cultural organization which promotes music and performing arts, through its schools and stage shows.[2] She is known for her contributions for the revival of Mayurbhanj Chhau, a tribal martial dance form from Odisha.[3] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri in 1999, for her contributions to Arts and culture.[4]

  1. ^ "The Director's Cut". Indian Express. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  2. ^ Ashish Khokar, Sumitra Charat Ram (1998). Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra: A History. Lustre Press. p. 192. ISBN 9788174360434.
  3. ^ "Personal Profile". Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.