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Voleti Rangamani, a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, particularly Kuchipudi, was born in 1955 in Eluru, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. She is the daughter of the renowned Kuchipudi Guru C.R. Acharyalu, who dedicated his life to dance and was an authority in Karnaas, Tandavams, and Prenkhini Natyams. Rangamani began her dance journey…
Journey Timeline
1955
Born in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh
1959
Began learning dance from father C.R. Acharyalu — Started at age 4
1974
Began teaching Kuchipudi — Celebrated 50 years as a Guru in 2024
1980
Established Abhinaya Darpana Arts Academy — Founded in Hyderabad
1990
Received Natya Ramani award — From Andhra Mahasabha, Bhilai
1991
Received Natya Visharada award — From N.T.P.C. Telugu Samithi, Korba
1994
Received Simhanandini award — From Andhra Mahila Samajam, Nagpur and Abhinandana association
1995
Received Kalamani (Surya Chandra Ugadi award)
1996
Received Durgabai Deshmukh award — From Abhinandana
1997
Received Guru Shishya Puraskaram — From Vamsee Raga Sapta Swaram
1998
Started Simhanandini Charitable Trust — For financial help to needy and aged Kuchipudi Gurus
1998
Received Kalamani (Suryachandra and Ugadi Puraskaram)
2001
Received Telugu Panduga award — From Andhra Pradesh Adhikara Bhasha Sangham
2002
Received Natyaranga' Mani award — From Andhra Mahasabha, Bombay
2003
Received Women of the year award — From Sanathan Dharam Vijaya Pratishtan, New Delhi
2008
Received K.V.S. Award — From K.V.S. Trust, A.P.
2011
Received Senior fellowship — From Ministry of Culture, Government of India
2011
Received Ugadi Purashkaram
2012
Received Hamsa (Kalaratna) Award — From Government of Andhra Pradesh
2024
Celebrated 50 years as a Kuchipudi Guru
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Awards & Honors
- 1990 · Natya Ramani — Andhra Mahasabha, Bhilai
- 1991 · Natya Visharada — N.T.P.C. Telugu Samithi, Korba
- 1994 · Simhanandini — Andhra Mahila Samajam, Nagpur and Abhinandana association
- 1995 · Kalamani (Surya Chandra Ugadi award)
- 1996 · Durgabai Deshmukh award — Abhinandana
- 1997 · Guru Shishya Puraskaram — Vamsee Raga Sapta Swaram
- 1998 · Kalamani (Suryachandra and Ugadi Puraskaram)
- 2001 · Telugu Panduga award — Andhra Pradesh Adhikara Bhasha Sangham
- 2002 · Natyaranga' Mani — Andhra Mahasabha, Bombay
- 2003 · Women of the year — Sanathan Dharam Vijaya Pratishtan, New Delhi
- 2008 · K.V.S. Award — K.V.S. Trust, A.P.
- 2011 · Senior fellowship — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- 2011 · Ugadi Purashkaram
- 2012 · Hamsa (Kalaratna) Award — Government of Andhra Pradesh
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- The Hallmark of 'Simhanandini': Voleti Rangamani
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