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Vedantam Siddhendra Varaprasad is a prominent Indian classical dancer specializing in Kuchipudi, born on August 24, 1987. Hailing from a traditional Kuchipudi dance family, he is the son and disciple of Guru Vedantam Radhesyam. Siddhendra began his Kuchipudi training at the tender age of six under his father's tutelage. He further honed his skills by…
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1987
Born — Born on August 24.
1993
Began Kuchipudi Training — Started training at age six under his father, Guru Vedantam Radhesyam.
2000-2004
Received Young Scholarship — From Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
2000-2006
Received Scholarship — From CCRT, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
2006
Participated as a Trainer — In 'Kalaparichayam' cultural appreciation program.
2008
Received Special Recognition and Guinness World Record Certificate — At the International Kuchipudi Dance Convention by Silicon Andhra (June 20-22).
2010
Participated in Commonwealth Games — Performed in the opening ceremony of the 29th Commonwealth Games.
2011
Performed at Nritya Pratibha Youth Festival — Performed Gollakalapam at the festival organized by Sangeet Natak Akademi (April 6).
2011
Received HRD Scholarship — For Young Artistes from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India (from September 1).
2011-2012
Worked as a Trainer — In Kuchipudi Dance on a contractual basis at RGUKT, Basara.
2012
Received 'B' Grade in Dance Audition — From Prasar Bharati-Doordarshan Kendra, Hyderabad (May 22).
2016
Panelist and Performer at Kuchipudi Yakshagana Mahotsavam — Panelist for 'Kuchipudi Yakshaganam – A perspective' and performed 'Gollakalapam' and 'Parvati Parinayam' (February 23-29).
2025
Received Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — From Sangeet Natak Akademi.
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Awards & Honors
- 2025 · Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Certificate of Appreciation — CCRT, Government of India
- 2008 · Certificate of Appreciation (Guinness Book of World Records) — Guinness Book of World Records (for performance at International Kuchipudi Dance Convention by Silicon Andhra)
- 2008 · Special Recognition for Promotion and Perpetuation of Kuchipudi Dance — Silicon Andhra (at International Kuchipudi Dance Convention)
- 2012 · "B" Grade in Dance Audition — Prasar Bharati-Doordarshan Kendra, Hyderabad
- 2000 · Scholarship — CCRT, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- 2011 · HRD Scholarship for Young Artistes — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- 2000 · Young Scholarship — Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi (in regard of Seeta Rama Natya Kalamandali)
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- Gov Congratulates AP Artists on Sangeet Natak Akademi Honours
Deccan Chronicle
- Highlights 2026
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