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Gaddam Padmaja Reddy, born on January 1, 1967, in Pamarru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India, is a highly acclaimed Indian Kuchipudi exponent and music teacher. She began her dance journey at the age of five and received her training in Kuchipudi from the renowned Shobha Naidu. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, Reddy has established herself…
Journey Timeline
1967
Born in Pamarru, Andhra Pradesh
1972
Began dancing at age five
1994
Conferred with Natya Visharadha
2005
Received Doctorate degree from Sri Krishnadevaraya University
2006
Awarded Kala Ratna by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
2015
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — First dancer from Telangana to receive this award.
2017
Performed Part 1 of Kakatiyam
2021
Performed Part 2 of Kakatiyam
2022
Conferred with Padma Shri — India's fourth highest civilian award.
2022
Received Honorary Doctorate from Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
2024
Performed Part 3 of Kakatiyam
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Awards & Honors
- 1994 · Natya Visharadha
- 2005 · Doctorate Degree — Sri Krishnadevaraya University
- 2006 · Kala Ratna — Government of Andhra Pradesh
- 2015 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2022 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2022 · Honorary Doctorate — Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
Media Coverage
- Sangeet Natak Akademi announces winners
MillenniumPost
- Celebrating Kakatiya glory
The New Indian Express
- Meet Telangana's first Sangeeta Nataka Akademi award winner
Hyderabad News - Times of India
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