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Sheema Kermani

Sheema Kermani
شیما کرمانی
Kermani performing at the Sufi Conference in Sindh
Born (1951-01-16) 16 January 1951 (age 74)
Occupations
  • Classical dancer
  • social activist
  • theater director
  • actress
Years active1959–present
HonoursPride of Performance (2023)

Sheema Kermani (also spelled Kirmani) (Urdu: شیما کرمانی; born 16 January 1951) is a Pakistani classical dancer and social activist.[1] She is the founder of Tehrik-e-Niswan Cultural Action Group (Women's Movement).[2] She is also an exponent of Bharatanatyam dance.[3][4] Kermani is known as a renowned classical dancer, choreographer, dance guru, theatre practitioner, performer, director, producer, and TV actor based in Karachi, Pakistan. She advocates on culture, women's rights,[5] and peace issues.

Her pioneering contribution to the promotion of culture and theatrical performances in Pakistan since 1978 have led to international acclaim.

  1. ^ "Cultural resilience celebrated at a unique event". Daily Times. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  2. ^ Baloch, Shah Meer (24 June 2021). "'A haven for free-thinkers': Pakistan creatives mourn loss of progressive arts space". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  3. ^ "What went down at Aurat March 2019 in Karachi". Something Haute. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  4. ^ Raza, Laila; Khan, Muhammad Salman (29 October 2018). "Arts Council hosts 4th Women's Peace Table Conference". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  5. ^ Sheikh, Fatima (7 March 2020). "'Aurat March is not confined to a single slogan'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

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