Ramani Ranjan Jena
Odissi Performer
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Guru Ramani Ranjan Jena was a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, primarily recognized for his profound contributions to Odissi. Born on August 15, 1941, in Udambar village near Remuna in the Balasore district of Odisha, his journey in dance and music began at the tender age of 11. He initially worked with a touring theatre troupe for four years…
Journey Timeline
1941
Born in Udambar village, Remuna, Odisha
1973
Joined Kalakshetra, Chennai, as an Odissi dance teacher
1977
Began teaching Odissi at Kalakshetra
1980
Concluded teaching at Kalakshetra
1983
Established Kamala Kala Peetha in Cuttack
1987
Received Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1989
Shifted base to New Delhi
2008
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2008
Received Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award
2009
Received Orissa Sahitya Akademi Award
2016
Passed away on March 26
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Awards & Honors
- 2008 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1987 · Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- 2009 · Orissa Sahitya Akademi Award
- 2008 · Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award
Media Coverage
- Remembering Guru Ramani Ranjan Jena
The Asian Age
- The unassuming master
The Hindu
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