Pappu Venugopal Rao
Kuchipudi Performer
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Dr. Pappu Venugopala Rao (June 30, 1948 – April 7, 2024) was a distinguished Indian educationist, musicologist, and scholar renowned for his profound contributions to Indian classical dance and music, particularly through his extensive research and writings on Natya Shastra and Kuchipudi. Born in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, he held multiple master's…
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1948
Born — Born on June 30, 1948, in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
1980
Joined American Institute of Indian Studies — Began working with the American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS).
2008
Retired from American Institute of Indian Studies — Retired as Associate Director General for the Southern Indian region from AIIS.
2010
Key role in Advanced School of Carnatic Music — Played a key role in the establishment of the Advanced School of Carnatic Music (ASCM) at The Music Academy, Chennai.
2012
Nritya Kala Saagara Award — Received Nritya Kala Saagara by the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana.
2012
Artiste of the Year Award — Received Artiste of the Year by the Bangalore Gayan Samaja.
2016
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Overall Contribution/Scholarship to Performing Arts.
2017
Natya Visaradah Award — Received Natya Visaradah by Krishna Gana Sabha.
2024
Passed Away — Passed away on April 7, 2024, in Chennai.
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- 2016 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Sangita Samrat — Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
- 2017 · Natya Visaradah — Krishna Gana Sabha
- 2012 · Artiste of the Year — Bangalore Gayan Samaja
- 2012 · Nritya Kala Saagara — Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana
- Musicologist Award — Music Forum, Mumbai
- Best Paper Awards — The Music Academy, Chennai
- Best Lecture Demonstration of Kuchipudi Dance — Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
- Ashtavadhana Sekhara
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- Sangeet Natak Akademi awards, a glittering event
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