Ananta Charan Sai (Mayurbhanj)
Mayurbhanj Chhau Performer
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Ananta Charan Sai Babu (1915–1989), often referred to as Kadu Babu, was a pivotal figure in the Mayurbhanj Chhau dance tradition, a UNESCO heritage art form. Born in 1915 into a family of Chhau performers in Mayurbhanj, India, he began his rigorous training at the age of ten. His esteemed gurus included his father Radhamohan Sai, his maternal uncle Dibakar…
Journey Timeline
1915
Born in Mayurbhanj
c. 1925
Began Chhau dance training — At the age of ten
1949
Reorganized Mayurbhanj Chhow Nrutya Pratisthan
1952
Performed Mayurbhanj Chhau (Paik dance) at Republic Day celebrations in Delhi — First performance of Mayurbhanj Chhau in the capital
1971
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1980
Joined Chhow Dance Training Centre of Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi as principal guru
1984
Received Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1989
Died
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Awards & Honors
- 1971 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1984 · Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi
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