R.K. Singhajit Singh
Manipuri Performer
72+
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About
Rajkumar Singhajit Singh (1931-2024) was a revered Indian classical dancer, choreographer, guru, and scholar, widely recognized for his profound contributions to Manipuri dance. Born on May 1, 1931, in Manipur, he was immersed in the region's rich cultural traditions from an early age. He received extensive training from eminent gurus, mastering various…
Journey Timeline
1931
Born in Manipur
1942-1946
Training in Pung — Under Guru Ojha Iboton Singh
1948-1954
Training in Jagoi — Under Guru Amubi Singh
1954
Joined Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi — As Head of the Manipur Dance Section
1962
Founded 'Triveni Ballet'
1975
Received Delhi Sahitya Kala Parishad Award and Manipur Sahitya Parishad Nritya Award
1976-1978
Homi Bhabha Fellowship
1984
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1986
Received Padma Shri
2004
Authored "Manipuri"
2011
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna)
2014
Selected for Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony — Awarded in 2018
2024
Passed away in Delhi — On November 19
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Awards & Honors
- 1984 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1986 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2011 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2014 · Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony — Government of India
- 1976 · Homi Bhabha Fellowship — Homi Bhabha Fellowship Council
- 1975 · Delhi Sahitya Kala Parishad Award — Delhi Sahitya Kala Parishad
- Fellow of Manipur State Kala Academy — Manipur State Kala Academy
- 1975 · Manipur Sahitya Parishad Nritya Award — Manipur Sahitya Parishad
- Nritya Choodamani — Chennai
- Doctor of Letters (hon.) — North Eastern Hills University
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