G. Padmaja Reddy
Kuchipudi Performer
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Gaddam Padmaja Reddy, born on January 1, 1967, in Pamarru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer and Kuchipudi exponent. She received her training in Kuchipudi under the tutelage of renowned guru Shobha Naidu. Reddy later moved to Hyderabad, which became her primary city of operation. Throughout her extensive career,…
Journey Timeline
1967
Born in Pamarru, Andhra Pradesh
1994
Received Natya Visharadha
2005
Received Doctorate Degree from Sri Krishnadevaraya University
2006
Awarded Kala Ratna
2015
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2017
Performed 'Kakatiyam' Part 1 — First part of the Kuchipudi visual dance form based on Kakatiya dynasty.
2017
Performed at the Prime Minister's residence
2021
Performed 'Kakatiyam' Part 2 — Second part of the Kuchipudi visual dance form based on Kakatiya dynasty.
2022
Conferred Padma Shri
2022
Received Honorary Doctorate by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidayalam
2024
Performed 'Kakatiyam Part III'
2026
Conceived and choreographed 'Sapta Tandavam' — Presented by Pranava Institute of Kuchipudi.
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Awards & Honors
- 1994 · Natya Visharadha — His Excellency Shankar Dayal Sharma, former President of India
- 2005 · Doctorate Degree — Sri Krishnadevaraya University
- 2006 · Kala Ratna — United Andhra Pradesh government
- 2015 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2022 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2022 · Honorary Doctorate — Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidayalam
Media Coverage
- An honourable moment
Deccan Chronicle
- Padmaja Reddy captivates audiences with 'Kakatiyam 2'
Telangana Today
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