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Pushpa Bhuyan (c. 1946 – October 7, 2015) was a distinguished Indian classical dancer, celebrated for her mastery of both Bharatanatyam and Sattriya. Hailing from Jorhat, Assam, she played a pivotal role in elevating Sattriya to its status as a classical dance form in India. Bhuyan's extensive training included learning Sattriya from Bhabananda Barbayan and…
Journey Timeline
c. 1946
Born in Jorhat, Assam
1987
Started Pushpanjali Dance Festival
2002
Honoured with Padma Shri
2015
Passed away in New Delhi — October 7
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Awards & Honors
- 2002 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- North East Television Lifetime Achievement Award — North East Television
- Shilpi Diwas Award — Assam
- Ambikagiri Award — Barpeta Sahitya Sabha
- AICA (All India Critics Association) Award for Best Classical Dancer — All India Critics Association
- Great Indian Women Achievers Award — Indian Television Academy, Mumbai
- Kamal Kumari National Award
Media Coverage
- In a class of her own
The Hindu
- Pushpa Bhuyan no more
The Sentinel
- Pushpa Bhuyan passes away
The Assam Tribune
- Pushpa Bhuyan passes away
Assam Times
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