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Laxmipriya Mohapatra

Odissi Performer

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Bhubaneswar, Indiasrjan.com

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Laxmipriya Mohapatra (born 1928 in Khurda, Odisha – died March 20, 2021, in Bhubaneswar) was a pioneering Indian classical dancer, celebrated for her significant contributions to the revival and popularization of Odissi dance. Taught by her mother, actress and dancer Tulasi Devi, Mohapatra began performing at the Annapurna Theatre in Puri at the tender age…

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1928

Born — Born in Khurda, Odisha.

1935

Began performing at Annapurna Theatre — Started performing at the Annapurna Theatre in Puri at the age of seven.

1945

Became a star performer — Became a star performer at Annapurna Theatre by the age of 17.

1946

First solo Odissi performance — Performed the first solo Odissi dance on stage, a milestone in the revival of the form.

1947

First woman to perform Gotipua on stage — Became the first woman to perform the traditional Gotipua dance on stage.

1950s

Performed at Republic Day parades — Performed folk dances at Republic Day parades in New Delhi.

1960

Began teaching and nurturing students — Gave up dancing and acting to focus on family and students at home.

1985

Retired from professional dancing — Retired to support her husband's career.

1993

Co-founded Srjan — Co-founded Srjan, a classical dance school in Bhubaneswar, with her husband Kelucharan Mohapatra.

2021

Passed away — Died on March 20, 2021, in Bhubaneswar, at the age of 93.

2021

Odissi festival dedicated to her memory — A five-day Odissi festival was dedicated to her memory in September.

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