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J. Suryanarayana Murthy, born on July 7, 1966, in Kuchipudi Village, Andhra Pradesh, hails from a Parampara Bhagavathulu family, a lineage of traditional dancers and teachers. He is recognized as a seventh-generation dancer-teacher from one of the original 15 Bhagavatulu families of Kuchipudi. His early exposure to dance began with Kuchipudi, influenced by…
Journey Timeline
1966
Born — Born in Kuchipudi Village, Andhra Pradesh.
1982
Began Bharatanatyam training at Kalakshetra — Received 1st Class Diploma and Post Graduation Diploma.
1985
Began studies at Bharatha Kalanjali — Trained under the Dhananjayans until 1991.
1987
Toured USSR — As a member of Bharatha Kalanjali troupe for the Festival of India.
1987
Began studies under Dr. R. Nagaswamy — Received MHRD Fellowship, continued until 1995.
1988
Arangetram — Held on July 10 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
1993
Completed Sangeeth Vidwan — From Tamilnadu Govt Music College, continued until 1996.
1999
Rejoined Kalakshetra as a teacher — Also completed his diploma and was empanelled/upgraded with ICCR.
2000
ICCR Panel Member
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Awards & Honors
- Bharatha Kalarathna
- Natya Kalarathna
- Best Male Dancer — NGS
- Yuva Kalabharathi — Bharat Kalachar, Madras (Chennai)
- Natya Purna — Dhananjayans
- Kalaimamani
- Sanskrit Vichakshna "Distinction" and Rank Holder
- Distinction award in Indian Culture exams — Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
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- From Kuchipudi to Kalakshetra
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