Trilochan Mohanta
Chhau Performer
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Trilochan Mohanta, an eminent Indian classical dancer, is a distinguished practitioner of the Mayurbhanj Chhau style, a semi-classical dance form characterized by its martial movements and absence of masks. Born in Bada Jambuani village in the Morada block of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, Mohanta began his journey in Chhau dance at the tender age of eight,…
Journey Timeline
Age 8
Began pioneering Chhau dance
1982-1986
Received training at Mayurbhanj Chhau Pratisthan
2020
Conferred Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For his contribution to Chhau dance.
2022
Sangeet Natak Akademi announced awards — Awards for 2019, 2020, and 2021 were announced in November.
2023
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award from President — President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in February.
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- 2020 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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- My loyalty to Chhau will continue for lifetime: Guru Mohanta
The New Indian Express
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