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T. K. Mahalingam Pillai, often referred to as TKM, was a highly influential guru and contributor to Bharatanatyam in the 20th century. Born in 1917 at Thirumalairayanpattinam, Tamil Nadu, into a distinguished family of Nattuvanars, he was immersed in the Tanjavur tradition of Bharatanatyam from a young age. He received his initial training from his…
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1917
Born — Born at Thirumalairayanpattinam, Tamil Nadu.
1972
Received Kalaimamani award — Awarded by Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram.
1985
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Awarded for Bharatanatyam (Guru).
2002
Died — Passed away in December in Mumbai.
2017
Birth Centenary celebrated — Celebrated at Shanmukhananda Auditorium, Mumbai.
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- 1972 · Kalaimamani — Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram
- 1985 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Bharatanatyam (Guru) — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Gaurav Puraskar — Government of Maharashtra
- E Krishna Iyer Medal — Sruti Foundation
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