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Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy (1940-2024) was an iconic Indian classical dancer, celebrated for her profound contributions to Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi. Born on December 20, 1940, in Madanapalli, Andhra Pradesh, she began her dance journey at the tender age of five at the renowned Kalakshetra School of Dance in Madras (now Chennai) under the…
Journey Timeline
1940
Born — Born in Madanapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India.
1945
Began Dance Training — Started Bharatanatyam at Kalakshetra School of Dance.
1957
Bharatanatyam Debut — Made her debut performance in Madras.
1958
Moved to Delhi — Relocated to Delhi and began giving public performances; taught at Sangeet Bharti Institute.
1960s
Popularized Dance Forms — Played a significant role in popularizing Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi in North India.
1968
Awarded Padma Shri — Received one of India's highest civilian honors.
1977
Awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Received a prestigious award for her contributions to dance.
1990
Founded Yamini School of Dance — Established her own dance institution in New Delhi.
1995
Published Autobiography — Released "A Passion for Dance".
2001
Awarded Padma Bhushan — Received another high civilian honor from the Government of India.
2014
Received Natya Shastra award — Awarded by the Shambhavi School of Dance.
2016
Awarded Padma Vibhushan — Received India's second-highest civilian award.
2024
Passed Away — Died in New Delhi, India.
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Awards & Honors
- 1968 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 1977 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2001 · Padma Bhushan — Government of India
- 2014 · Natya Shastra award — Shambhavi School of Dance
- 2016 · Padma Vibhushan — Government of India
- Asthana Nartaki — Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam
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- Yamini Krishnamurthy (1940-2024)
The Hindu
- Life Sketch Of Yamini Krishnamurti
Kalyani Kala Mandir
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