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Kshama Rau is an accomplished Indian classical Odissi dancer and teacher, based in Bengaluru. She developed a passion for performing arts from her father, the renowned writer and playwright Shivaram Karanth. Rau initially received training in Bharatanatyam from Vishwanath Rai in Puttur at a young age. Her journey into Odissi began in the 1970s, after she…
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1970s
Attracted to Odissi — Saw an Odissi performance at Kalakshetra in Chennai.
1970s
Began Odissi training — Joined Odissi classes under Ramani Ranjan Jena, a disciple of Kelucharan Mahapatra, at the age of 28.
2014
Conducted Odissi workshop — Led a three-day Odissi dance workshop in Mangalore.
2021
Co-authored "Growing Up Karanth" — Published a biography about her father, Shivaram Karanth, with her siblings.
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