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Kalamandalam Usha Datar is a veteran Indian classical dancer and guru, renowned for her mastery across multiple classical forms including Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Satvika Abinaya, and various traditional temple dances. Her journey in dance began at a young age, inspired by a performance in the film 'Chandralekha'. She initially…
Journey Timeline
1962-63
Performed for military entertainment during Indo-China war — Main dancer in a troupe performing in Forward Areas.
2017
Conferred Srinivas Kulkarni award — Received the award in Davangere on January 15.
2024
Received KALAABHISAARIKE AWARD — Awarded by Natya Sampada school of dance on February 17 in Bangalore.
2025
Received NRITYA ARADHAKA award — Awarded by Ambalam on December 7 in Bangalore.
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- 2017 · Srinivas Kulkarni award
- Academy award
- Rajyotsava award
- 2024 · KALAABHISAARIKE AWARD — Natya Sampada school of dance
- 2025 · NRITYA ARADHAKA award — Ambalam
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