MAJOR HONOURS AND MEMBERSHIP

• Honour for Dr. Kanak Rele from Government of Maharashtra
• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, 1994.
• Padmashree, 1990.
• Gujarat State Gaurav Puraskar 1989.
• Nrityachoodamani,  Madras, 1978.
• Vice President's Citation for one of the best Choreographers, 1995.
• Sarangdev  Fellowship, 1995.
• Ex-Dean, Faculty  of  Fine  Arts, University of  Mumbai.
• Ex-Member, Executive Council, University of  Mumbai.
• Trustee, Prince of Wales Museum.
• Member of Panel of Experts in Fine Arts U.G.C.
• Member of Experts Committee I.C.C.R.
• Kala  Ratna - for contribution to Mohini Attam
• Suvarnakankanam from Keli for contribution to Mohini Attam
• Kala Vipanchee from  Dr. Balamuralikrishna for lifetime achievement in Mohini Attam.
• Advisor for Dance on the Planning Commission, Govt. of India.