In the 14th Annual Art Exhibition & International Women Day organised by “WE” group, Punjab Art Council & Punjab lalit Kala Akedami, Chandigarh, kathak dancer Shruti Gupta was honoured by Adviser to UT Administrator Vijay Kumar Dev.
She was honoured for the extraordinary performance and adding a new milestone in Classical dance Kathak on the behalf of “WE”, a group of Indian contemporary Women Artist.
Giving Award of Honour, Vijay Kumar Dev said kathak dancer Shruti Gupta has set a new world record by performing at an altitude of 17,198 feet (5,242m) at “Baralacha Pass” in adverse weather condition , where temperature hovers in minus & breathing there is also a great problem. She has given a superb kathak recital.
Bibi Harjinder Kaur, Chairperson, Punjab Arts Council and Sadhna Sangar Secretary, Punjab lalit Kala Akademi, Anuradha Thakur, artists were also present in the function.