Datuk Ramli Ibrahim
Odissi Performer • Teacher
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Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, born on May 20, 1953, in Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia, is a globally acclaimed Malaysian choreographer and classical Indian dancer, primarily renowned for his mastery of Odissi. Initially pursuing mechanical engineering at the University of Western Australia, he simultaneously trained in classical ballet at the Australian Ballet School in…
Journey Timeline
1953
Born — Born on May 20 in Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
1983
Established Sutra Dance Theatre — Returned to Malaysia and founded Sutra Dance Theatre in Kuala Lumpur.
2003
Received Boh Cameronian Lifetime Achievement Award
2006
Received ANGARAG Lifetime Achievement Award — From Guru Debaprasad Dance Institute, Bhubaneswar.
2007
Established Sutra Foundation
2008
Steered 'Stirring Odissi '08' — A successful international Odissi festival in Kuala Lumpur.
2008
Performed at Carnegie Hall — Led Sutra Dance Theatre in a successful performance.
2009
Received Purush Award — From the Nartak Festival in Chennai.
2010
Featured at International Dance Festival — Performed with star dancer January Low in New Delhi.
2011
Performed at Downtown Festival — Performed in New York's financial district.
2011
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Awarded by the President of India, the first Malaysian to receive this honor.
2012
Acknowledged as a Living Heritage — By the Government of Malaysia.
2012
Declared UNESCO Living Treasure — By the United Nations.
2013
Received Datukship — From the Federal Government of Malaysia.
2014
Received Arts Veteran Award — From MyPAA and Department of Culture (JKKN).
2018
Received Padma Shri Award — One of India's highest civilian honors.
2019
Received Lifetime Arts Achievement Award — From Sugam Culture and Heritage Foundation.
2019
Received Perdana Award — From Malaysian Indian Entrepreneur Cooperative.
2024
Named Asia's Most Influential (Malaysia) — By Tatler Asia.
2025
Named Tatler Most Influential Malaysia — By Tatler Asia.
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Awards & Honors
- 2018 · Padma Shri Award — Government of India
- 2011 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi, India
- 2003 · Boh Cameronian Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2019 · Lifetime Arts Achievement Award — Sugam Culture and Heritage Foundation
- 2019 · Perdana Award — Malaysian Indian Entrepreneur Cooperative
- 2025 · Tatler Most Influential Malaysia — Tatler Asia
- 2024 · Asia's Most Influential (Malaysia) — Tatler Asia
- 2021 · Asia's Most Influential (Malaysia) — Tatler Asia
- 2012 · Living Heritage — Malaysian government
- 2012 · UNESCO Living Treasure — United Nations
- 2013 · Datukship — Federal Government of Malaysia
- 1999 · Fulbright Distinguished Artist Award
- 2006 · ANGARAG Lifetime Achievement Award — Guru Debaprasad Dance Institute, Bhubaneswar
- Johan Setia Mahkota (J.S.M)
- Anugerah Karyawan Seni (National Arts Award) for Choreographer — Ministry of Culture, Arts & Heritage
Media Coverage
- Datuk Ramli Ibrahim
Tatler Asia
- Interview - Ramli Ibrahim
Narthaki
- Ramli Ibrahim: Dancing a New World into Existence
Lassi With Lavina
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