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Sheema Kermani

Classical Dancer & Founder, Tehrik-e-Niswan Cultural Action Group

Sheema Kermani is the founder of Tehrik-e-Niswan Cultural Action Group and one of the founders of Aurat March. She is a theatre practitioner and classical dancer, an exponent of Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Kathak. She is a choreographer, dance guru, actor, performer, director, producer, writer and TV actor who advocates culture, women's rights, and peace initiatives.

Her pioneering contributions to the promotion of culture and theatrical arts in Pakistan since 1978 have garnered her international acclaim and numerous accolades. Among these honours, she received the prestigious "Pride of Performance" award from the state of Pakistan in 2024.

She holds a Master’s and Mphil in History and is presently working on her PhD thesis.

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