Founders of Kala Anjali
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
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V.P. Dhananjayan, born on April 30, 1939, in Payyanur, Kerala, and Shanta Dhananjayan, born on August 12, 1943, in Chittur, Palghat, are celebrated figures in Indian classical dance, collectively known as The Dhananjayans. V.P. Dhananjayan joined Kalakshetra in 1953, where he received training in both Kathakali and Bharatanatyam under Guru T.K. Chandu…
Journey Timeline
1939
V.P. Dhananjayan born
1943
Shanta Dhananjayan born
1952
Shanta Dhananjayan joined Kalakshetra
1953
V.P. Dhananjayan joined Kalakshetra — Initiated into Kathakali and Bharatanatyam
1966
Shanta and V.P. Dhananjayan married
1968
Founded Bharata Kalanjali — Co-founded in Chennai
2010
V.P. Dhananjayan received GD Birla International recognition
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Awards & Honors
- Kalaimamani — Government of Tamil Nadu
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- Fellowship of the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy
- Nrithya Choodamani — Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
- Sangeeta Kala Acharya — Madras Music Academy
- Swathi Puraskar — Malayalee Club
- World Peace Award — Chinmoy Foundation of USA
- 2010 · GD Birla International recognition for outstanding contribution to Bhaarateeya (Indian) Art & culture
- Honorary Doctorate — Vel's University (Chennai)
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