Dr. Mudapaka Venkateswara Rao
Bharatanatyam Choreographer • Researcher • Teacher
38+
Years of Experience
2+
Students Taught
1
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Dr. Mudapaka Venkateswara Rao, widely recognized as Ardhanareeswaram Venkat, was an internationally renowned Kuchipudi exponent, guru, teacher, choreographer, and researcher based in Hyderabad, India. Hailing from Elluru in Andhra Pradesh, he passed away on August 8, 2022, at the age of 58, following a prolonged illness. He is survived by his dancer wife…
Journey Timeline
1988
Established Nritya Darpana
2014
Mentioned in Guinness Book for Ardhanareeswaram
2022
Demise — Passed away on August 8, 2022, at age 58
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Awards & Honors
- Siddhendra Yogi Award — Andhra Pradesh State Government
- Simhatalatam
- Kanakaabhishekam
- Best Classical Dancer — Rasamayi organization in Dubai
- Award of Honour — International Minzar Mahotsav
- Garuda Puraskar — TTD, Tirumala
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