Kedarnath Sahu (Saraikella)
Seraikella Chhau Performer
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Years of Experience
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Guru Kedarnath Sahu (also spelled Kedar Nath Sahoo) was a distinguished Indian classical dancer, widely recognized as one of the foremost exponents of the Seraikella tradition of Chhau dance. Born in Seraikella, Jharkhand, India, he dedicated his life to the preservation and promotion of this unique masked dance form. Sahu played a pivotal role in…
Journey Timeline
1974
Became founder director of the Government Chhau Dance Centre
1981
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1988
Concluded his tenure as director of the Government Chhau Dance Centre
2005
Awarded Padma Shri
2008
Died on October 8
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- 1981 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2005 · Padma Shri — Government of India
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- Seraikella chhau masked dance of India : with Kedar Nath Sahoo
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