SUDHAKAR SAHOO
Odissi Performer
76+
Years of Experience
7+
Students Taught
1
Followers
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Guru Sudhakar Sahoo, born on January 1, 1935, is a highly revered figure in Indian classical dance, particularly known for his contributions to Odissi. His early exposure to arts came from his father, Duryodhan Sahu, a musicologist from whom he learned music from the age of seven. Sahoo's initial dance training was under Guru Duryodhan Mohanty. He further…
Journey Timeline
1935
Born
1950
Joined Annapurna 'B' Group in Cuttack
1953
Became a student of Guru Debaprasad Das
1953
Performed as Madhumangal in 'Giri Goverdhan Puja' under Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
1953
First performance in Delhi in 'Sarat Rasa' as Krishna
1954
Continued as a disciple and companion of Guru Debaprasad Das — Stayed with him in Cuttack and Puri until 1985.
1962
Began training Nita Bahidar
1991
Received Kalinga Bharati Sachidananda Award
2010
75th birthday celebrated with a special performance by students
2014
Received Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award
2014
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2021
Mentioned as 86 years old and still dancing on stage
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Awards & Honors
- 2014 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1991 · Kalinga Bharati Sachidananda Award
- 2014 · Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award
- Junior Fellowship — Govt. of India and Dept. of Culture
- Senior Fellowship — Govt. of India and Dept. of Culture
Media Coverage
- Recognition, at last
The Hindu
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