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Maisnam Amubi Singh (November 21, 1881 – June 29, 1972) was a towering figure in the Indian classical dance form of Manipuri, widely recognized as a guru and innovator. Born in Imphal, Manipur, his artistic inclinations were nurtured from a young age; his father, Maisnam Samu Singh, a chief of the royal army, was adept at mridang-playing, and his mother,…
Journey Timeline
1881
Born in Imphal, Manipur
1934
Led Manipuri dance troupe for Maharaja Sir Churachand Singh
1948
Established Guru Amubi Nritya Vidyalaya
1954
Became founding supervisor of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipuri Dance Academy
1954
Awarded 'Nritya Guru' by Manipuri Sahitya Parishad
1956
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — First winner from the state of Manipur
1963
Founded Manipuri Jagoi Marup
1970
Honored with Padma Shri
1972
Passed away in Imphal, Manipur
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- 1954 · Nritya Guru Award — Manipuri Sahitya Parishad
- 1956 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1970 · Padma Shri — Government of India
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