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Born on May 5, 1959, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana), Professor Bhagavatula Sethuram is an internationally acclaimed Kuchipudi exponent, revered for his profound contributions to Indian classical dance. His journey in dance began at an early age, performing as 'Lavudu' in 'Ramanatakam' at five years old, following in the footsteps of his…
Journey Timeline
1959
Born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Early 1970s
Began performing at age five — Played 'Lavudu' in 'Ramanatakam'
1987
Appointed faculty of dance — At Lalita Kala Peetham, Department of Dance (November 23)
1991
Became Assistant Professor — Department of Dance, School of Fine Arts, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University (July 10)
2003
Served as Head of the Department — Department of Dance, School of Fine Arts (first tenure, from February 5)
2007
Served as Head of the Department — Department of Dance, School of Fine Arts (second tenure, from July 27)
2011
Presented young disciples in 'Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam'
2012
Promoted to Associate Professor
2012
Served as Head of the Department — Department of Dance, School of Fine Arts (third tenure, from April 23)
2015
Served as In-charge Dean — School of Fine Arts, PSTU (from October 29)
2016
Took over as Director, Distance Education — PSTU (July 14)
2017
Promoted to Professor — (March 22)
2019
Retired from PSTU — (June 31)
2022
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For Kuchipudi dance
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- 2022 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Natya Brahma
- Kuchipudi Ratnakar
- Nritya Prabha
- Natya Kaustubh
- Pratibha Puraskaram
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- Dance like a man
Deccan Chronicle
- Young talents
The Hindu
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