Adyar K Lakshman
Bharatanatyam Guru • Choreographer • Researcher • Teacher • Nattuvanar
70+
Years of Experience
1000+
Performances
12+
Students Taught
100+
Countries Performed
100+
Awards
2
Followers
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Adyar K. Lakshman, a revered Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and guru, was born on December 16, 1933, in Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, where his father, Krishnaraja Rao, was a school teacher. His exceptional musical and rhythmic talents, along with his brother Rama Rao, were recognized by P.D. Doraiswamy Iyer, a representative of…
Journey Timeline
Born — December 16, in Kuppam, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
Began education at Kalakshetra — At age 11
Graduated from Kalakshetra — In Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, and nattuvangam
Received post-graduate diploma from Kalakshetra
Member of Indian cultural delegation — Visited Russia and Eastern Europe
Began broadcasting vocal music concerts — Over All India Radio
Founded Bharata Choodamani Academy of Fine Arts — August 22, in Chennai
Received Kalaimamani award — From Government of Tamil Nadu
Received Padma Shri award — From Government of India
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For Bharatanatyam
Received Sangeetha Kala Acharya award — From Music Academy
Received Natya Kalanidhi award — From ABHAI
Received Natya Kala Sarathy award
Passed away — August 19, in Chennai
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Awards & Honors
- Kalaimamani — Government of Tamil Nadu
- Padma Shri — Government of India
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Sangeetha Kala Acharya — Music Academy
- Natya Kalanidhi — ABHAI
- Natya Kala Sarathy
Media Coverage
- The life and times of the legendary Adyar Lakshman
The New Indian Express
- To Sir with love
The Hindu
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