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Chinta Krishna Murthy

Kuchipudi Performer • Teacher

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Kuchipudi village, India

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Chinta Krishna Murthy (1912-1969) was a highly renowned Indian classical dance guru and performer of Kuchipudi, born in the village of Kuchipudi, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was the son of Chinta Venkataramayya, who established the famous Venkatarama Natya Mandali in 1865. Krishna Murthy was initiated into dance by his father and further…

Journey Timeline

1912

Born — Born in Kuchipudi village, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

1959

Documented Yakshagaanaas — Documented Yakshagaanaas at All India Radio, Vijayawada.

1968

Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Awarded for his eminence in Kuchipudi Dance.

1968

Received Bharata Kalaprapurna title — Awarded by Andhra Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi.

1969

Died

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  • 1968 · Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardSangeet Natak Akademi
  • 1968 · Bharata KalaprapurnaAndhra Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi

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