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Raghunath Manet is a distinguished French classical musician, music composer, dancer, choreographer, writer, filmmaker, and actor, born in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. He is recognized as a leading figure in the Bharatanatyam style of South India and a master of the Veena, a Carnatic instrument. Manet's early musical training began at the age…
Journey Timeline
1985
Graduated from Kalakshetra Academy of Music and Dance
1990
Directed his own dance company
1998
Founded Pondichéry Tala Sruti — A dance and music school
2005
Received Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres — From the French Ministry of Culture
2011
Received GOPIO Community Service Award — From GOPIO America in Jaipur
2013
Dance of Shiva (documentary film) presented at Cannes Film Festival
2014
Received Best Performer Award — During the Chennai Music and Dance Festival
2016
Received Officier des Arts et des Lettres — From the French Ministry of Culture
2017
Received Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) — Presented by the President of India
2023
Received Kalaimamani Award — From the Government of Pondicherry
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- 2017 · Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) — President of India
- 2016 · Officier des Arts et des Lettres — French Ministry of Culture
- 2005 · Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres — French Ministry of Culture
- 2011 · GOPIO Community Service Award — GOPIO America
- 2014 · Best Performer Award — Chennai Music and Dance Festival
- 2023 · Kalaimamani Award — Government of Pondicherry
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