V. S. Sarma
Kuchipudi Performer
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Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma (1935–2012), popularly known as Satyam, was a towering figure in Indian classical dance, celebrated as one of the foremost exponents of Kuchipudi. Born on September 9, 1935, in Kuchipudi, a village in Andhra Pradesh renowned for its dance tradition, he hailed from the esteemed Vedantam family. His early training in Kuchipudi was…
Journey Timeline
1935
Born — Born in Kuchipudi, Andhra Pradesh.
1949
Debut Performance — Made his debut at age fourteen in 'Harischandra' and 'Ramanatakam'.
1954
First Major Performance — Portrayed Parvathi in 'Usha Parinayam' in Delhi at age nineteen.
1967
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Highest honour in Indian performing arts.
1970
Received Padma Shri — Fourth highest civilian honour from the Government of India.
2012
Died — Passed away in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
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- 1967 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1970 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- Kalidas Samman
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