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Maddali Usha Gayatri, born Mallavarapu Usha Gayatri on April 26, 1955, in Kurnool, Andhra State (now Andhra Pradesh), is a distinguished Indian Kuchipudi exponent, danseuse, guru, and choreographer. She began her dance training at the age of four under Sri Dayal Saran, a disciple of Uday Shankar. Although initially trained in Kathak and Odissi, her passion…
Journey Timeline
1955
Born — Born on April 26 in Kurnool, Andhra State (now Andhra Pradesh).
1959 (approx)
Began dance training — Started training in dance at the age of four under Sri Dayal Saran.
1983
Founded Nritya Kinnera — Established Nritya Kinnera Kuchipudi dance academy in Hyderabad.
1988
Completed Master of Arts — Received Master of Arts from Hyderabad Central University.
2001
Received Hamsa Award — Conferred Hamsa Award (now Kala Ratna) by the government of united Andhra Pradesh.
2011
Choreographed and performed ballets — Presented 'Matru Devo Bhava' and performed 'Kunti Vilapam'.
2014
Daughter-in-law's debut — Her daughter-in-law, Soundarya Kaushik, debuted on stage under her supervision.
2015
Choreographed ballets for academy anniversary — Choreographed 'Pushkara Pulakita Godavari' and 'Amrapali' for Nritya Kinnera's 30th anniversary.
2016
Published book — Released the book 'Kuchipudi Art and Satyabhama'.
2017
Presented 'Swetcha Bharat' — Presented the ballet 'Swetcha Bharat' for Republic Day.
2023
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to Kuchipudi dance.
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Awards & Honors
- 2001 · Hamsa Award (Kala Ratna) — Government of united Andhra Pradesh
- 2023 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Nritya Ratna
- Ugadi Puraskaram
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- 'Performance brings me a profound sense of satisfaction'
The New Indian Express
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