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Guru Kartik Ram was a towering figure in Indian classical dance, particularly renowned as a titan of the Raigarh Gharana of Kathak. Born in 1910 in Bhanwarmal village, Bilaspur district (now Chhattisgarh), his journey began as a rural folk artist, performing in his uncle Makhanlal's 'Gammat Nacha Parti'. His exceptional talent was discovered by Raja…
Journey Timeline
1910
Born — Born in Bhanwarmal village, Bilaspur district (now Chhattisgarh).
Early life
Began performing folk dance — Participated in his uncle Makhanlal's 'Gammat Nacha Parti'.
Early life
Discovered by Raja Chakradhar Singh — Discovered at a Ganesh fair and brought to the Raigarh court for Kathak training.
1938
Performed at Raigarh Town Hall
1940
Performed in Jalandhar and Meerut
1942
Performed in Behar Baijnath Dham
1943
Performed in Mirzapur
1945
Performed in Karachi and Etawah
1954
Performed at All India Music Conference
1964
Appointed Professor — Appointed Professor at Indira Kala Sangeet University Khairagarh.
1978
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
1981
Received Shikhar Samman — Awarded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
1982
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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Awards & Honors
- 1978 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1981 · Shikhar Samman — Government of Madhya Pradesh
- 1982 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
Media Coverage
- Kartik Ram - Kathak, Raigarh Gharana
Indian Classical Network
- Biography of Indian Dancers
Nad Sadhna
- List of Kathak dancers
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