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P. Praveen Kumar, born on January 25, 1971, is a distinguished Indian dancer specializing in the classical dance form of Bharatanatyam. Hailing from a family of artists, he developed an early inclination towards dance. He received his foundational training in Bharatanatyam under the eminent guru Smt. S. Narmada and continues to refine his art under the…
Journey Timeline
1971
Born — January 25, 1971
2002
'A' graded artist on Doordarshan
2007
Founded Chithkala School of Dance
2010
Received Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — From Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi
2010
Received Mohan Khokar Award
2016
Received Obul Reddy Endowment Senior dancer award — From Natyarangam, Chennai
2016
Received Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prathibha Purskar — From Srjan, Bhubaneshwar
2017
Received Chandana Prashasthi — From Bangalore Doordarshan
2018
Named Best Dancer of the Season — From The Madras Music Academy
2019
Named Best Dancer of the Season — From The Madras Music Academy
2021
Received Karnataka Kalasri — From Karnataka Sangeeta Nrutya Academy
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Awards & Honors
- 2010 · Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi
- 2010 · Mohan Khokar Award
- 2018 · Best Dancer of the Season — The Madras Music Academy
- 2019 · Best Dancer of the Season — The Madras Music Academy
- 2016 · Obul Reddy Endowment Senior dancer award — Natyarangam, Chennai
- 2016 · Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prathibha Purskar — Srjan, Bhubaneshwar
- 2017 · Chandana Prashasthi — Bangalore Doordarshan
- 2021 · Karnataka Kalasri — Karnataka Sangeeta Nrutya Academy
Media Coverage
- Dancing the Gods: Program One – Praveen Kumar (Bharatanatyam)
World Music Institute
- Bharatanatyam Performance by Praveen Kumar
Whatshapp Bengaluru
- Interview - Praveen Kumar: Art runs in his veins
Narthaki.com
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