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Koushik Das

Koushik Das is a promising Indian classical dancer and choreographer in the Odissi, and a disciple of guru Sharmila Biswas. In 2020 he established Sutradhar in Kolkata, he is the Artistic Director.

Koushik is recognised as a “ Promising Artist” by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for the Festivals of India held Abroad. Apart from that, he is also an empanelled artist of the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre as an A+ Graded Artist, as well as of the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, West Bengal.



Early life and education Koushik was born and brought up in Kolkata, he has always been into outdoor sports, mostly in football and swimming. He started learning dance from the age of nineteen. He started training in Odissi under Rina Jana, and then trained under Sharmila Biswas.