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Kumkum Lal (née Mathur), born in Gaya, Bihar, and raised in Delhi, is a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, primarily known for her contributions to Odissi. Her early dance education included Bharatanatyam at school, but her true calling emerged after witnessing Indrani Rehman's Odissi performance. She commenced her Odissi training under Guru…
Journey Timeline
Born in Gaya, Bihar
Brought up in Delhi
Learnt Bharatanatyam at school
Began Odissi training under Guru Harekrishna Behera
Became a disciple of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
Studied and performed creative dance with Narendra Sharma
Studied Chhau under Guru Krishna Chandra Naik
Served as head of the dance section at Sangeet Natak Akademi
Introduced Odissi in Japan during a four-year stay
1986
Hosted Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Pt. Bhubaneswar Mishra in Tokyo — For workshops and performances
Awarded a senior fellowship by the Indian government — To work on a Sanskrit treatise on Odissi
Returned to performing and lecture demonstrations
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- Senior Fellowship — Indian Government
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