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Sandhya Sree Atmakuri, also known as Sandhya Raju, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and teacher proficient in both Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam. Her artistic journey began with an inheritance of performing arts interest from her mother, Smt. Indira Devi, who also provided her initial training in Carnatic Classical Music. At the age…
Journey Timeline
Age 10
Received first gold medal and began Kuchipudi training
Age 15
Portrayed Lord Krishna in 'Gopika Krishna'
2006
Moved to Hyderabad and began teaching dance
2016
Performed 'Tales of Gods & Love'
2020
Conducted online Kuchipudi workshop 'Pramanu Pranavakaram' — To raise funds for Kuchipudi Gurus during COVID-19
2022
Won 68th National Film Award for Best Choreography — For the film 'Natyam'
2026
Performed Kuchipudi for World Dance Day
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Awards & Honors
- First gold medal
- National scholarship for Kuchipudi — Ministry of Human Resources, Govt. of India
- National Award for choreography in Bharata Natyam
- Singaramani award for Kuchipudi — Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai
- Natya Visharada — Kuchipudi Art Academy, Chennai
- Kuchipudi Nrithya Maukthikam — Kuchipudi Art Academy, Chennai
- Vadlamudi VenkataRathnam Memorial award — DTA
- 2022 · 68th National Film Award for Best Choreography (for the film 'Natyam')
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