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Kalamandalam V. Satyabhama, born on November 4, 1937, in Shornur, Palakkad, Kerala, India, was a distinguished Indian classical dancer, teacher, and choreographer, primarily renowned for her contributions to Mohiniyattam. She began her dance training at a very early age as a part-time student at Kerala Kalamandalam, under the tutelage of Kalamandalam…
Journey Timeline
1937
Born — Born in Shornur, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
1950
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam — Joined as a full-time student.
1955
Major Stage Debut — Performed during Kalamandalam's silver jubilee celebrations.
1957
Joined Kalamandalam as a teacher — Began her teaching career at Kerala Kalamandalam.
1976
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
1988
Kerala Kalamandalam Award
1992
Retired as Principal — Retired from Kerala Kalamandalam as its Principal.
1994
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2005
Nruthya Natya Puraskaram — First recipient of the award from the Government of Kerala.
2006
Swati Tirunal Puraskaram — First recipient of the award from Kollam Kathakali Club and Ttroupe.
2007
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship
2013
Shadkala Govinda Marar Award
2014
Padma Shri — Awarded for her contributions to art and culture.
2015
Passed Away — Died in Ottapalam, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
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Awards & Honors
- 2014 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 1994 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi
- 1976 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2007 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2005 · Nruthya Natya Puraskaram — Government of Kerala
- 1988 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2006 · Swati Tirunal Puraskaram — Kollam Kathakali Club and Ttroupe
- 2013 · Shadkala Govinda Marar Award
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