Pasumarthy Kesava Prasad
Kuchipudi Performer • Teacher
48+
Years of Experience
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Pasumarthy Kesava Prasad (1952-2021) was a revered Indian classical dance figure, a veteran Kuchipudi exponent, performer, mentor, promoter, and organizer. Born on August 1, 1952, into a traditional family of Kuchipudi and Yakshagana artistes, his father, Pasumarthy Subramanya Sastri, was a renowned Yakshagana exponent. He was a Sanskrit graduate from Sri…
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1952
Born — Born on August 1, 1952.
1978
Began teaching/dance assistant — Served as a part-time dance assistant at Sri Siddhendra Kalakshetram from 1978 to 1983.
1983
Established Akhila Bharata Kuchipudi Natya Kala Mandali (ABKNKM) — Founded the Akhila Bharata Kuchipudi Natya Kala Mandali (ABKNKM).
2015
Initiated Kuchipudi courses with Krishna University — Instrumental in a pact with Krishna University to offer Kuchipudi courses from the academic year 2015-16.
2021
Passed away — Passed away on May 7, 2021.
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