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Akham Lakshmi Devi, born on May 1, 1952, is a distinguished Indian classical Manipuri dancer. Her parents were Pukhrambam Kunjakishore Singh and Pukhrambam Ekasini Devi. Her grandmother, Ibachi Devi, was also a keen lover of dance and participated in the role of Radha. Devi began her formal training in Manipuri dance at the age of six at the erstwhile…
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1952
Born
c. 1958
Began Manipuri dance tutelage — Started at the age of six
1968
Obtained Nrityacharya
1985-1991, 1994, 1997
Selected for Classical solo Dance Festival — Selected nine times by the Manipur State Kala Akademi
1987
Performed in Festival of India in USSR
1989
Performed in Fifth International Theater Festival London
1997
Participated in 50 years of India independence ceremony in South Africa
2010
Received Manipur State Kala Akademi Award in Classical Manipuri Dance
2012
Awarded 'TOP' Grade Classical Manipuri Dance — By DDK Delhi, Central Dance Audition Board
2014
Received Nritya Bhusan — By Manipuri Sahitya Parishad
2018
Conferred Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Dance)
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Awards & Honors
- 2018 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Dance)
- 2010 · Manipur State Kala Akademi Award in Classical Manipuri Dance
- 2014 · Nritya Bhusan — Manipuri Sahitya Parishad
- 2012 · 'TOP' Grade Classical Manipuri Dance — DDK Delhi, Central Dance Audition Board
- Recognised as a panel Artiste — ICCR, New Delhi, India
- Recognised as a panel Artiste — EZCC, Calcutta, India
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