43+
Years of Experience
1
Followers
About
Komala Varadan is a distinguished Indian classical dancer of Bharatanatyam, a prolific writer, and the visionary founder of Kalaikoodam, a Delhi-based institution dedicated to the promotion of arts, literature, and culture. She received her training in classical dance from the esteemed maestro Vazhuvoor Ramiah Pillai. Varadan has graced numerous stages both…
Journey Timeline
1965
Began painting under V.R. Rao
1983
Founded Kalaikoodam
1985
Autobiography "Komala Varadan" published
1990
Presented "Sree Ramcharit Manas" in Bharatanatyam style
1997
Filed civil suit against ICCR
1998
Received International Woman of the Year Award
1999
Received Full Circle Inner Flame Award
2003
Court ruling against her in ICCR case
2005
Awarded Padma Shri
2007
Performed at World Dance Congress in Athens
2012
Painting exhibition "Dance in Art, Artistry in Dance" — Held at the Russian Centre of Science & Culture
Photo Gallery
Photos will appear here.
Video Library
Performance videos will appear here.
Signature Performances
Signature repertoire pieces will be showcased here.
Performance Map
A world map of performances will appear here as tours are recorded.
Awards & Honors
- 2005 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- Kalaimamani Award — Government of Tamil Nadu
- Rajyotsava Prashasthi — Government of Karnataka
- Natya Rani title
- 1998 · International Woman of the Year Award — International Biographical Centre, Cambridge
- Sahitya Kala Parishad Samman
- 1999 · Full Circle Inner Flame Award
- Certificate of Special Merit — International Film Festival on Nature by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Dance School
No school linked yet.
Students
No students linked yet.
Testimonials
Student & peer testimonials will appear here.
Upcoming Workshops
No workshops scheduled yet.
Compiled from public sources and/or self-reported by the artist — not independently verified by NatyaNetwork. Is this you? Claim this profile to manage or correct it. See our Terms.