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K. Kala

Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher

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Kala, professionally known as Kala Master, is a prominent Indian choreographer and a classically trained dancer, born on March 26, 1970, in Chennai, India. She received classical training in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak dance forms. Her career in the film industry began at the young age of 12 in 1982, when she started as an assistant choreographer.…

Journey Timeline

1970

Born

1982

Debuted as assistant choreographer — At the age of 12

1986

Breakthrough in film choreography — With the film Punnagai Mannan

1989

Became lead choreographer — For Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

1990

Received Nritya Kalanithi award — For Bharatanatyam

2000

Received National Film Award for Best Choreography — For the Malayalam film Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal

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  • 1990 · Nritya Kalanithi award for Bharatanatyam
  • 2000 · National Film Award for Best Choreography
  • Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Choreography
  • Natiya Tarakai award
  • Filmfare Awards
  • Screen Awards

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