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Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalingam Pillai, also known as T.K. Mahalingam Pillai or TKM, was a highly influential figure in Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam. Born in 1917 in Thirumalairayanpattinam, Tamil Nadu, he hailed from a distinguished lineage of Nattuvanars. He received his initial training in the Thanjavur tradition of Bharatanatyam from…
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1917
Born in Thirumalairayanpattinam, Tamil Nadu
1945
Co-founded Sri Rajarajeswari Bharatha Natya Kala Mandir — In Bombay (Mumbai) with Guru Govindraj Pillai and Karunambal.
1972
Received Kalaimamani award — From Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram.
1985
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For Bharatanatyam (Guru).
2002
Died in Mumbai — In December.
2017
Birth Centenary celebrated
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- 1972 · Kalaimamani — Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram
- 1985 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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