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H. R. Keshava Murthy (February 22, 1934 – December 21, 2022) was a revered Indian classical artist, renowned as both a Gamaka exponent and a Bharatanatyam guru. Born in Hosahalli, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, he hailed from a family of traditional artists. His initial training in Gamaka, a traditional Kannada musical storytelling form, came from his…
Journey Timeline
1934
Born
1949
Founded Keshava Nrityashala
1981
Received Karnataka Kala Tilaka
1998
Received Shantala Natya Sri Award
1999
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2002
Received Rajyotsava Prashasti
2009
Received Kumaravyasa Prashasti
2022
Received Padma Shri
2022
Passed away
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Awards & Honors
- 1981 · Karnataka Kala Tilaka — Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy
- 1998 · Shantala Natya Sri Award — Government of Karnataka
- 1999 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2002 · Rajyotsava Prashasti — Government of Karnataka
- 2009 · Kumaravyasa Prashasti
- 2022 · Padma Shri — Government of India
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- Gamaka exponent H R Keshava Murthy passes away
The Indian Express
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