54+
Years of Experience
1
Followers
About
Guru Janmejay Sai Babu, a distinguished exponent of Mayurbhanj Chhau, was born on October 29, 1948, in the Mayurbhanj District of Orissa (now Odisha), into a family deeply rooted in traditional Chhau dance. His grandfather, Radha Mohan Sai Babu, was a Chhau teacher in Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo's palace. Janmejay Sai Babu began his training at the…
Journey Timeline
1948
Born in Mayurbhanj District, Orissa — Born on October 29.
1955
Began Chhau training — Started training under his uncle Anant Charan Sai Babu at age seven.
1972
Graduated from Utkal University
1972
Joined Bal Bhawan Society — Under a project of the Ministry of Education, until 1976.
1985
Began teaching at Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra — Taught from 1985-87 and again from 2004-08.
1993
Began teaching at Natya Ballet Center — Taught from 1993-2009.
1994
Received National Integration Award — From Utsav Cultural Society, New Delhi.
2005
Founded Gurukul Chhau Dance Sangam — Established in Delhi.
2018
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For his contribution to Chhau dance.
Photo Gallery
Photos will appear here.
Video Library
Performance videos will appear here.
Signature Performances
Signature repertoire pieces will be showcased here.
Performance Map
A world map of performances will appear here as tours are recorded.
Awards & Honors
- 1994 · National Integration Award — Utsav Cultural Society, New Delhi
- Nritya Siramani Award — Delhi Oriya Sangeet Sabha
- 2018 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
Media Coverage
- Guru Janmejoy Sai Babu – Chhau Dance
Carolina Prada - WordPress.com
Dance School
No school linked yet.
Students
No students linked yet.
Testimonials
Student & peer testimonials will appear here.
Upcoming Workshops
No workshops scheduled yet.
Compiled from public sources and/or self-reported by the artist — not independently verified by NatyaNetwork. Is this you? Claim this profile to manage or correct it. See our Terms.