Remona Evette Pereira

Remona Evette Pereira of Mangalore has entered the Golden Book of World Records by completing an extraordinary 170-hour Bharatanatyam performance, making her the first in the world to achieve this milestone.

In addition to Bharatanatyam, she is also trained in semi-classical, western, and contemporary dance forms. She was earlier featured in the India Book of Records, Golden Book of Records – London, and the Bharat Book of Records in 2017. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2022 for her performing arts skills. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, formally known as ‘National Child Award’, is awarded by the Government of India to children with exceptional abilities and outstanding accomplishments. It is India’s Highest Civilian Honour bestowed upon exceptional achievers below the age of 18.

At the age of three, Remona Evette Pereira began her formal training in Bharatanatyam under renowned guru Shrividya Muralidhar. Her historic achievement is not only a personal triumph but also a celebration of Bharatanatyam’s cultural richness and her unwavering dedication to the art form. Her performance was a display of sheer grit, resilience, and discipline. She is a student of St Aloysius College (Deemed to be University), Mangalore.

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*Updated on 19/08/2025