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K.V. Satyanarayana, born on September 26, 1957, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, lyricist, movie dance director, and composer, primarily known for his mastery of Kuchipudi. His early life saw him develop a profound passion for dance, particularly inspired by the character of Satyabhama. He pursued a B.Com degree and, in 1974,…
Journey Timeline
1957
Born — Born on September 26.
1974
Co-founded Kala Bharathi — Co-founded Kala Bharathi cultural institute.
1982
Established Sri Satya Kuchipudi and Janapada Nritya Academy — Established his first academy in Eluru, India.
1988
Won Nandi Award — Received Nandi Award for Best Choreography for the film "Sruthilayalu".
1989
Began international touring and teaching — Started touring and teaching Kuchipudi in the United States.
1989
Won Bharata Muni Award — Received Bharata Muni Award for the film "Sruthilayalu".
1989
Established Satya Kuchipudi Academy USA — Founded his academy in the United States.
1990
Won Bharata Muni Award — Received Bharata Muni Award.
2007
Established KVS Award — Established the "KVS Award" on his 50th birthday to felicitate eminent Kuchipudi gurus.
2008
Received Visista Sava Puraskaram
2009
Received Kala Ratna Hamsa Award
2009
Received Excellence Award — Received Excellence Award by European Telugu Association, UK.
2011
Received Gowrav Puraskar — Received Gowrav Puraskar by Government of Uttar Pradesh.
2013
Received Prathibha Puraskaram — Received Prathibha Puraskaram by Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad.
2020
Received Gowrav Puraskar — Received Gowrav Puraskar by Gujarat Chief Minister.
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Awards & Honors
- 1988 · Nandi Award for Best Choreography — Government of Andhra Pradesh
- 1989 · Bharata Muni Award
- 1990 · Bharata Muni Award
- 2009 · Kala Ratna Hamsa Award — Government of Andhra Pradesh
- 2013 · Prathibha Puraskaram — Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
- 2008 · Visista Sava Puraskaram — Government of Andhra Pradesh
- 2004 · Certificate of Appreciation — West Godavari District Administration
- 2011 · Gowrav Puraskar — Government of Uttar Pradesh
- 2020 · Gowrav Puraskar — Gujarat Chief Minister
- 2009 · Excellence Award — European Telugu Association, UK
- Natyakala Thapasvi — North Texas Telugu Association USA
- Natya Kala Veepanchi — Dr. Mangalampalli Bala Murali Krishna, Founder of Veepanchi at Chennai
- Natyakavisarada
- Kalaswathi — Young Men's Hindu Association Eluru
- Adarsha Kala Murthy — Adarsha Kala Niketan Vijayawada
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