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Shanta Gandhi Biography, Age, Death, Height, Weight, Family, Caste, Wiki & More
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Updated On : December 20, 2018
Short Biography
Shanta Gandhi was born on 20-12-1917 in Nashik in the state of Maharashtra, India. She was an Indian Theatre Director, Dancer & Playwright who known for her work in Gujarati and Hindi Cinemas. He was also a founder member of IPTA (Indian People's Theatre Association) & Avehi Abacus Project. He was also a Chairperson of NSD (National School of Drama), Delhi from 1982 to 1984.
Honours & Awards
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1984 | Literature and Education |
Health Issues, Illness and Death Info
Shanta Gandhi died on 06-05-2002 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India at age of 84.
| DEATHDAY | 6 May,2002 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| DEATH PLACE | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Shanta Gandhi Family, Relatives and Other Relations
She was married to British Historian Victor Kiernan from 1938 to 1946. She had two sisters named&nb
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Shanta Gandhi
Indian dancer and theatre director
Shanta Gandhi | |
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| Born | (1917-12-20)20 December 1917 Nashik |
| Died | 6 May 2002(2002-05-06) (aged 84) Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, theatre director, playwright |
| Known for | Jasma Odan (play) |
| Spouse | Victor Kiernan (m. 1938; div. 1946) |
| Relatives | Dina Pathak (sister) |
Shanta Kalidas Gandhi (20 December 1917 – 6 May 2002) was an Indian theatre director, dancer and playwright who was closely associated with IPTA, the cultural wing of the Communist Party of India. She studied with Indira Gandhi at a residential school in the early 1930s, and remained close to the prime minister in later life. She received many government awards and sinecures under the Indira Gandhi administration, including the Padma Shri (1984) and being made chairperson of the National School of Drama (1982–84).
She was the sister of actress Dina Pathak (née Gandhi) and Tarla Gandhi, also a stage performer.
Background
She was a founder
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Shanta Gandhi Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart
Shanta Gandhi was an Indian writer, playwright, theatre director, and dancer. She made significant contributions to the arts through her writing and staging of plays, showcasing her talent in multiple forms of artistic expression. Her influence in the Indian theatre scene is notable, and she is celebrated for her creative works that often reflected the cultural and social dynamics of her time.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sagittarius
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Death Anniversary
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Next death anniversary is 77 days away.
Place of Birth
Nashik
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Snake (蛇)
Name Number (Chaldean)
38 => 2
Name Number (Pythagorean)
7
Meaning of the name - Shanta
peaceful, tranquil, calm
Read Full Shanta Name AnalysisDecember 20, 1917 Facts
Generation Group
Shanta Gandhi belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Nashik
Place of Death: Mumbai
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