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Alekhya Punjala is a highly acclaimed Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher from Telangana, renowned for her expertise in both Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam. Born on April 9, 1962, in Hyderabad, her journey in dance began at the tender age of four under the tutelage of Dayal Sharan. She further honed her skills in Kuchipudi and…
Journey Timeline
1962
Born
2002
Received Ugadi Vishishtha Award and Hamsa Award — Conferred by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
2009
Received Prathiba Rajiv Puraskar — Conferred by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
2011
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For her contribution to Kuchipudi dance
2024
Appointed Chairperson of Telangana Sangeetha Nataka Academy
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- 2011 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2002 · Ugadi Vishishtha Award — Government of Andhra Pradesh
- 2002 · Hamsa Award — Government of Andhra Pradesh
- 2009 · Prathiba Rajiv Puraskar — Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Abhinaya Tapasvini — Sahitya Peetham, Rajamundry
- Padma Shri — Government of India
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