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Madhulita Mohapatra, born in 1978 in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, Odisha, is a distinguished Indian classical Odissi dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Her early exposure to dance included Sambalpuri folk dance and initial Odissi training under Guru Krushna Chandra Sahoo at Kalahandi Kala Kendra. Driven by her passion, she moved to Bhubaneswar for…
Journey Timeline
1978
Born in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, Odisha
1996
Began formal Odissi training at age 18 (approx.)
1999
Joined Orissa Dance Academy, Bhubaneswar
2008
Founded Nrityantar Academy of Performing Arts in Bengaluru
2014
Organized Naman festival — The 5th edition of Naman was held on August 17, 2014
2017
Received IIDF Award
2018
Performed in London with student Gairika Mathur
2019
Awarded Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2018
2019
Featured at SPIC Macay, North Kerala Chapter
2020
Performed with students at International Dance Day celebrations, Bhubaneswar
2021
Performed at Jagriti Theatre in Bengaluru
2022
Performed at Soorya Festival, Thiruvananthapuram
2023
Choreographed 'Colours of Krishna' for Naman — 12th edition of 'Naman'
2023
Nrityantar Dance Ensemble performed 'Eternal Enchantment' in Chennai
2023
Collaborated on Odissi-Manipuri Jugalbandi with Bimbavati Devi
2023
Choreographed and performed at Swaralaya Soorya dance and music festival
2024
Received IIW She Inspires Award
2024
Received Devi Awards Bhubaneswar
2024
Performed in "An evening of Odissi elegance"
2026
Scheduled to perform "Colours of Krishna" at NCPA
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Awards & Honors
- 2018 · Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Central Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Kempegowda Award — Karnataka Government
- 2017 · IIDF Award
- BCKA Yuva Kala Pratibha awards
- GTF Women's Excellence award
- 2024 · IIW She Inspires Award
- 2024 · Devi Awards Bhubaneswar — The New Indian Express
- Aarya Award for Women Achievers
- Arathi Kala Ratna
Media Coverage
- The rhythm of her life
The Hindu
- Ode to Odissi
Indulge Express
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