I am the first Padma Shri-winning dhaki player: Gokul Chandra Das

Gokul Chandra Das, a renowned dhaki player from West Bengal, made history as the first to receive the Padma Shri. Das has significantly contributed to promoting the dhak on international stages and empowering women in the field. His innovations have encouraged more female players, and he aims to raise the instrument's status beyond traditional uses.

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