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Dasari Yethiraja Sampath Kumar (1927–1999), widely recognized as D. Y. Sampath Kumar, was a distinguished Indian classical and folk dancer and choreographer, affectionately known as "Andhra Jalari" or Fisherman of Andhra Pradesh. Born on November 20, 1927, he dedicated his life to the rich and ancient traditions of South Indian dance and music. His…
Journey Timeline
1927
Born — November 20
1955
Founded Sri Geetha Nrithya Kala Mandir — April 16, in Vizianagaram
1957
Awarded 'Andhra Jalari' title — For his Jalari fisherman dance at a festival in Delhi
1961
Awarded 'Suvarna Kalasam' — For Sanskrit dance drama 'Abhiganana Sakuntalam'
1999
Died — May 21
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- 1957 · Andhra Jalari — Akhila Bharata Praja Nritya Mandali (IPTA)
- 1961 · Suvarna Kalasam — A.P Sangeeta Nataka Academy
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