About
Pasumarthy Rattaiah Sarma is a revered figure in Indian classical dance, specifically known as a Yaskagana Kulapathi (master of Yakshagana) and a dedicated practitioner of Kuchipudi Yakshagana, the traditional dance-drama form from which Kuchipudi evolved. Born into one of the traditional Bhagavathalu families of Kuchipudi village in Andhra Pradesh, he…
Journey Timeline
Initiated into Kuchipudi Yakshagana — Began learning music, rhythms, and Sanskrit at the age of four.
2024
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) — Conferred for his contributions to performing arts.
2025
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) — Conferred for his contributions to performing arts.
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Awards & Honors
- 2024 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2025 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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- Tracing the steps of Kuchipudi
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