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K.J. Sarasa (born March 10, 1937, in Karaikal, Puducherry, India; died January 2, 2012, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) was a highly revered Bharatanatyam exponent and teacher, widely recognized as the first female Nattuvanar. Daughter of nagaswaram artist Jagadeesan Pillai, she began her dance training under Kattumannar Koil Muthukumara Pillai. She later…
Journey Timeline
1937
Born in Karaikal, Puducherry
1952
Became Nattuvanar for Vyjayanthimala — In Karaikudi
1960
Founded Sarasalaya — Dance institute in Chennai
2012
Passed away in Chennai — On January 2
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- Kalaimamani Award — Tamil Nadu State
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Central Government
- Swarna Kamal award — Kalidas Samaroh
- Natyaselvam
- Swarnakalasam
- Natyaratna
- Sangita Nataka Academy's best Bharathanatyam dance teacher — Sangita Nataka Academy
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