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K.V. Satyanarayana is a world-renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, lyricist, composer, and film dance director, primarily known for his mastery of Kuchipudi. Born Karothi Venkata Satyanarayana on September 26, 1957, he developed a passion for dance from childhood, particularly inspired by the character of Satyabhama. His formal training in…
Journey Timeline
1957
Born — Karothi Venkata Satyanarayana born on September 26.
1974
Co-founded Kala Bharathi — Started a cultural institute with friends.
1982
Founded Sri Satya Kuchipudi and Janapada Nritya Academy — Established in Eluru, India.
1983
Honored with "Natyakala Visarada"
1988
Won Nandi Award — For Best Choreography in the film "Sruthilayalu".
1989
Began touring and teaching in the USA
1989
Founded Sri Satya Kuchipudi Academy USA
1989
Won Bharata Muni Award
1990
Won Bharata Muni Award
2004
Honored with "Kala Swathi"
2007
Established "KVS Award" — On his 50th birthday, September 26.
2007
Honored with "Natya Kala Veepanchi"
2008
Received Visista Seva Puraskaram
2009
Received Kala Ratna Hamsa Award
2010
Honored with "Natyakala Thapasvi"
2011
Received Gowrav Puraskar — By Government of Uttar Pradesh.
2013
Received Pratibha Puraskaram
2016
Received Honorary Doctorate
2017
Honored with "Natya Kala Nidhi"
2019
Honored with "Natya Ratna Choodamani"
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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 · Pratibha Puraskaram — Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
- 2008 · Visista Seva Puraskaram — Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Gandapenderam — Indian Association at Impala, Manipur
- Swarna Kankanam — Youngstown, Ohio, USA
- Swarna Kankanam — Krishna Mahosthav committee Machilipatanam A.P.
- 1983 · Natyakala Visarada — Pravasandra Navya Kala Parished Khargapur
- 2010 · Natyakala Thapasvi — North Texas Telugu Association USA
- 2007 · Natya Kala Veepanchi — Dr. Mangalampalli Bala Murali Krishna, Founder of Veepanchi at Chennai
- 2004 · Kala Swathi — Young Men's Hindu Association Eluru
- Adharsha Kala Murthy — Adarsha Kala Niketan Vijayawada
- Viswasri Natyacharya — Sri Viswamji Swamiji Viswamandiram Guntur
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