The daughter of an economically middle-class family fails to return home one night. SABARI (Concept: Sri Bharat Banerjee) Sabari was the daughter of a hunter, belonging to the tribal community. Her brother, Ananda Shankar, was a pioneer of fusion … Continue reading "What keeps Mamata Shankar on her toes: ‘I always feel that my work could have been better’" The Bengali actor, dancer and choreographer is the daughter of legendary dancers Uday and Amala Shankar. GANASHATRU (1990) Ganashatru translates to Enemy of People. Daughter of Uday and Amala Shankar and wife of Mr. Chandrodoy Ghosh is an accomplished dancer, choreographer and actress. Their daughter Mamata Shankar was born in January, 1955. Mamata Shankar wears her legacy with pride and endearing deference. Her family worries, make searches and evolves into a deep crisis, more so because she is the only breadwinner in the family. Amala Shankar, Mamata, following the footsteps of her father have imbibed that rare sense of choreography, which, apart from … Having her basic training in dance and choreography at the UDAY SHANKAR INDIA CULTURE CENTRE in Calcutta under the guidance of Smt. KOLKATA: A Facebook post by Sreenanda Shankar, the daughter of Ananda and Tanusree Shankar, has created quite a stir in the culture world of Kolkata. Uday Shankar died in 1977. Two recent posts by Mamata Shankar and Tanusree Shankar’s daughter Sreenanda have raised a million-dollar question that has left the illustrious family baffled. The Bengali actor, dancer and choreographer is the daughter of legendary dancers Uday and Amala Shankar. Mamata Shankar played the role of Chinu. But, later Uday Shankar was romantically involved with a young girl of his troupe and he produced Chandalika without Amala. The last few years, the couple lived separately. Uday Shankar and Amala Shankar was a popular dance couple for a long time. Mamata Shankar wears her legacy with pride and endearing deference.