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Manju Bhargavi is a highly acclaimed Indian classical dancer and actress, primarily known for her mastery of the Kuchipudi dance form. Born on September 17, 1955, her journey in dance began at the age of nine when she started training at the Kuchipudi Art Academy in Chennai. She gave her first Kuchipudi performance at the age of 13. Manju Bhargavi was a…
Journey Timeline
1968
First Kuchipudi performance — At the age of 13
1978
Formed her own dance troupe
1979
Starred in 'Shankarabharanam' — Film released, also cited as 1980
1982
Founded Natyavedam dance school — In Bangalore
1986
Performed at Kuchipudi Festival — In Calcutta
1989
Performed at Kuchipudi Festival — In Nagpur
1991
Received Sri Vedantam Jaganath Sharma Vamsee Berkeley Award — Awarded in 1991-92
2004
Received Rajyotsava Award — From the Government of Karnataka
2018
Completed golden jubilee in dance — Marking 50 years since her first performance
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- Natya Mayuri
- Natya Rani
- Uttam Sahiti Murthy — Telugu University
- 1991 · Sri Vedantam Jaganath Sharma Vamsee Berkeley Award
- 2004 · Rajyotsava Award — Government of Karnataka
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- Manju Barggavee, the queen of Natya
The Hindu
- Never interested in movies
Deccan Chronicle
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