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Hiromi Maruhashi is a Japanese exponent of Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form from Kerala, India. Born in Utsunomiya, Japan, and a graduate of the Japanese Social Welfare University, Maruhashi first came to India in 1996 to pursue her passion for traditional dance forms. She initially studied Nangiarkoothu under Margi Sathi and subsequently began her…
Journey Timeline
1996
Moved to India to study dance
1999
Established Kerala Planning — A cultural project to spread Kerala performing arts in Japan.
2001
Appointed as an artist overseas dispatched by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan
2005
Acted in Malayalam movie 'Nottam'
2019
Received NIHON KAIRALI KERALEEYAM AWARD — For contributions in promoting Kerala culture and arts in Japan.
2025
Received Kala Bhushan from AJAI - All Japan Association of Indians — Commemorated with a performance in March 2025.
2025
Attended a 10-day intensive workshop under danseuse Neena Prasad
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Awards & Honors
- 2019 · NIHON KAIRALI KERALEEYAM AWARD — Nihonkairali
- 2025 · Kala Bhushan — AJAI - All Japan Association of Indians
Media Coverage
- Interview with japanese dancer Hiromi Maruhashi
Asianet News (YouTube)
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