Draft:Shanthi Master

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Declined by Theroadislong 5 days ago. Last edited by Theroadislong 5 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Submission declined on 1 August 2026 by EaglesFan37 (talk).

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Comment: The Times of India is not a reliable source. Theroadislong (talk) 20:40, 2 August 2026 (UTC)

Kumar Shanthi

Kumar Shanthi, also known as Shanthi Master and also credited as K. Shanti, is an Indian dance choreographer who has worked in the Malayalam film industry.^[1]

Career

Shanthi has choreographed for several Malayalam films, including Otta (2023).^[2] She has also served as a judge on dance reality shows.^[3]

Awards

Shanthi has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography on two occasions:^[4]

2011 – Vellaripravinte Changathi (credited as K. Shanti)^[4]
2013 – Orissa (credited as Kumar Shanthi)^[4]

References

↑ "Choreographer Shanthi Master to visit Annie's Kitchen". The Times of India. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
↑ "'Peyneer Poley' song from 'Otta' out!". The Times of India. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
↑ "New dance reality show on Amrita TV". The Times of India. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
1 2 3 "Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography". Wikipedia. Retrieved 30 July 2026.

[1] "Choreographer Shanthi Master to visit Annie's Kitchen". The Times of India. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2026.

[2] "'Peyneer Poley' song from 'Otta' out!". The Times of India. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2026.

[3] "New dance reality show on Amrita TV". The Times of India. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2026.

[kerala-award-4] 1 2 3 "Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography". Wikipedia. Retrieved 30 July 2026.

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