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PT. CHARAN GIRDHAR CHAND is yet another true torch-bearer of Jaipur Gharana of Kathak becauce of his achievements & life long service to the cause of this classical dance form. A son & disciple of Nrityacharya Guru Pandit Narayan Prasad, the eminent representative of this Gharana, Chand has won accolades for his knowledge, performance & creativity within & outside the country. A gold medalist topper in Nritya Bhaskar (M.MUSIC) from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh. Pt. Charan Girdhar Chand began performing at the young age of six years & when he was just nine years old, he along with his father Narayan Prasad, Damayanti Joshi, Shambhu Maharaj & others performed at the opening ceremony of establishment of Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Acedemy. Now based in INDIA & SINGAPORE, Chand has given a very large number of performances in India & abroad & has participated in almost all key festivals featuring Kathak as a classical dance form. these include Asia 72, 250th Anniversary of the founding of the city of Jaipur.