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Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, born on February 4, 1943, in Madras (now Chennai), India, is a preeminent figure in Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam. Her artistic journey began at a young age, learning Bharatanatyam from Kausalya at Nrityodaya, the dance school founded by her father, K. Subrahmanyam, a renowned filmmaker and freedom fighter. She…
Journey Timeline
1942
Nrityodaya founded — Dance school founded by her father, K. Subrahmanyam
1943
Born — Born on February 4 in Madras (Chennai)
1956
Arangetram — First public performance
1957
Began teaching — Started teaching at Nrityodaya at age 14
1981
Awarded Padma Shri
1983
Awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1983
Awarded Soviet Land Nehru Award
1994
Awarded Fukuoka Asian Cultural Prize
2003
Awarded Padma Bhushan
2015
Awarded Nishagandhi Puraskaram
2024
Awarded Padma Vibhushan
2025
Awarded Natyaveda Puraskaram
2025
Awarded Dr. Mrs. YGP Educationist Award
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Awards & Honors
- 1981 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 1983 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1983 · Soviet Land Nehru Award — Soviet Union
- 1994 · Fukuoka Asian Cultural Prize — Fukuoka City, Japan
- 2003 · Padma Bhushan — Government of India
- Kalaimamani Award — Government of Tamil Nadu
- Kalidas Samman — Government of Madhya Pradesh
- Bharata Sastra Rakshamani — His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
- Nada Brahmam — Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai
- Chowdiah Award — Academy of Fine Arts, Bangalore
- Thirumurai Nadana Perarisi — Sekkizhar Manram
- Satabdi Narthaki — Mumbai
- Pragna Puraskar
- Kambarasa Nartana Vilasa Vittagi — Colombo Kamban Kazhagam
- 2015 · Nishagandhi Puraskaram — Government of Kerala
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