Chinta Krishna Murthy
Kuchipudi Performer • Teacher
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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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Awards & Honors
- 1968 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1968 · Bharata Kalaprapurna — Andhra Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi
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- Dance legend remembered
The Hindu
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