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Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi, born on November 18, 1939, is a distinguished Indian classical Odissi dancer, a respected scientist, academician, and art writer. She commenced her training in Odissi at an early age under Ban Bihari Maiti and subsequently under Singhari Shyama Sundar Kar at the Utkal Sangeet Samaj in Cuttack. She also received guidance from…
Journey Timeline
1939
Born
1951
Performance and reward from Governor of Orissa
1954
Pivotal performance at the First Inter-University Youth Festival in New Delhi — This performance brought national and international attention to Odissi dance.
1998
Awarded Padma Shri — For contributions to science and technology.
2007
Co-authored 'Odissi: An Indian Classical Dance Form'
2013
Received Odissi Nrutya Sanman
2017
Book 'Gotipuas-the Boy Dancers of Odisha' released
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Awards & Honors
- 1998 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2013 · Odissi Nrutya Sanman
- Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Governor's Plaque
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- Heroine by chance
The Hindu
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