Kolkata/Howrah (West Bengal): Renowned poet and choreographer Srejani Dasgupta, popularly known as Sree Dasgupta, has added another prestigious honor to her list of achievements by receiving the 'Banglar Aditiya Gaurav Samman 2026'. The award was presented by the National Academy of Saksharta Mission in recognition of her outstanding contributions to poetry and dance choreography.
This latest accolade follows her earlier honors, including the
'Rabindra Ratna Puraskar' and the national-level
'PM Modi Vision Award', further establishing her as a distinguished figure in the fields of literature and performing arts.
Expressing her gratitude, Sree Dasgupta thanked the organizers for recognizing her work and said the award inspires her to continue contributing to Indian art and culture.
Sree Dasgupta has also worked as an
assistant choreographer to the legendary Bollywood dance maestro, the late
Saroj Khan (popularly known as Master Ji), gaining valuable experience in the world of dance and choreography.
Born in the historic town of Chandannagar, West Bengal, Sree nurtured her artistic talent from an early age. Following her marriage, she settled in Howrah, West Bengal. She credits the love, encouragement, and cultural heritage of both Chandannagar and Howrah as the inspiration behind her successful artistic journey.