Sitara Devi biopic announced on Kathak legend's 101st birth anniversary

A biopic on legendary Kathak danseuse Sitara Devi was anunced on Monday. Film critic and tre analyst Taran arsh anunced news and informed that upcoming project is bankrolled by Raj C Anand of Raj Anand Movies. makers gave an update about film on Sitara Devi’s 101 birth anniversary.

Sitara Devi's son and celebrated musician Ranjit Barot will guide project by sharing deep insights into his mor's life. ''When Raj Anand came to me with idea of making a film on her, I realised it is coming from a very genuine of enthusiasm and miration towards my mor who was an iconic artist. We intend to bring to screen untold story of her life through this endeavour,'' eminent drummer Barot said in a statement.

A biopic on Kathak danseuse is in works 

According to PTI, Barot is helping with research for bringing fascinating story of a woman who ''redefined feminism and womanhood by living life on her own terms''. For unversed, Sitara Devi won Pma Shree award is 1973, followed by Kalidas Samman and Nritya Nipuna awards in 90s. However, she reportedly refused to accept Pma Bhushan award and demanded Bharat Ratna for her contribution to Kathak world. film is in pre-production st and cast and director will be anunced soon, makers said in a release.

About Sitara Devi

classical dancer was born Dhanalakshmi, hailed from Kolkata. She took an interest in Kathak and worked towards reforming dance style. She me her debut with Usha Haran (1940) and followed it up with films such as Nagina (1951), Roti, Vatan, and Anjali among ors. Apart from acting in Kathak, danseuse also mastered or dance forms including Bharatanatyam and Russian ballet.  Sitara Devi drew inspiration from mes, poetry, and choreography collected by her far. She also got inspired by environment around her -- be it a town or a vill. She was houred with  Legends of India Lifetime Achievement Award 2011 for her contribution to classical dance genre for over six deces. She passed away on vember 25, 2014, at a Mumbai hospital, following a prolonged illness.

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