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Bragha Bessell is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of Bharatanatyam of her generation, celebrated for her command of nritta (pure dance) and her rare depth in abhinaya (expressive interpretation). Her formal training in Bharatanatyam began under the tutelage of Guru Mangudi Durairaj Iyer, and she performed her arangetram in 1967. She further…
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- Kalakusuma Award (2000)
- Acharya Ratnakara (2013)
- Nritya Kalanidhi (2022)
- Lifetime Achievement Award from Trinity Arts Festival of India (2025)
- Nritya Perunjyoti from ABHAI (2026)
- Guru Pranam award from Natyasutra Online (2026)
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