Padmashri Darshana Jhaveri a classical Manipuri Dancer, Research scholar, teacher is one of the four internationally renowned Jhaveri Sisters, whose name has become synonymous with Manipuri Dance. She has learned Manipuri dance under the able guidance of Guru Bipin Singh. As a proficient dancer, she specialized both in Tandav Lasya elements of Manipuri dancing and drum playing. Apart from performing with her sisters all over India and in foreign countries since 1958, she has also given many lecture demonstrations, workshops and contributed articles in magazines etc.
The Jhaveri sisters along with Guru Bipin Singh have been striving to bring the traditional and classical dances of Manipur from the temples to the theatre, still retaining its original form and spirit.
Darshana Jhaveri is one of the founder members of Manipuri Nartanalaya at Bombay, Calcutta and Manipur, established in 1972 and ever since, she has been actively associated with it in teaching, creative productions performances and publishing 17 books. She received many honors and awards including Vishwa Gurjari Award, Nritya Vilas, Hon. Doctorate from City University of Los Angeles, Natya Praveena, Nritya Mallika just to name a few. She is the recepient of the prestigious National Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and President’s Award Padmashri.