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Swathi Somnath, born Doosi Swathi, is a distinguished Indian Kuchipudi exponent and dance teacher originally from Chakradharpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), with her family roots in Doosi Agraharam, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. She spent her formative years in West Bengal before settling in Hyderabad. Swathi Somnath holds a Master's degree in…
Journey Timeline
1980
Stage Debut — Debuted in August 1980 on stage in Ravindra Bharathi.
1981
Formed own orchestra — Formed her own orchestra at the age of 16 after her father's death.
1990s
Established Nritya Bharathi — Founded Nritya Bharathi dance academy in Hyderabad.
2006
Received Kala Ratna award — Conferred with Kala Ratna award by the government of united Andhra Pradesh.
2015
Established Sampradayam Dance and Music Centre — Foundation stone laid on August 15, 2015, for Sampradayam Dance and Music Centre in Srikakulam district.
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Awards & Honors
- 2006 · Kala Ratna — Government of united Andhra Pradesh
- Best Kuchipudi Dancer Award — Former Vice-President of India, Sri Krishna Kant
- Nritya Kaushal — M. Chenna Reddy, former Governor of Tamil Nadu
- Ugadi Puraskar — State of Andhra Pradesh
- International Woman Of The Year Award — State of Andhra Pradesh
- Uttama Kalakarini — INTACH
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