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Gul Bardhan
Gul Bardhan
Born	1928
Died	29 November 2010 (aged 81–82)
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Choreographer
Awards	Padma Shri (2010)

Gul Bardhan (1928 – 29 November 2010) was a choreographer and theatre personality based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. She was associated with the Indian People's Theatre Association. She was the co-founder of the Little Ballet Troupe.^[1] a dance and puppet company formed in Bombay in 1952, and headed by Shanti Bardhan, her husband. After the death of her husband in 1954, Gul Bardhan headed the troupe.^[1]^[2] The troupe was later renamed "Ranga Shri Little Ballet Troupe" and performed in different countries.^[3] She received several awards, including the Sangeet Natak Academy award and the Padma Shri (the fourth highest civilian award of India) in 2010.^[4]

References

^ ^a ^b Nair, Shashidharan (10 December 2010). "To Guldi with love". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
^ Ramanath, Renu (21 May 2011). "A dazzling piece preserved from the past". Narthaki. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
^ Chkrvorty, Runa (2007). "An affair with dance". Harmony India. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
^ "Press note" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 25 January 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.