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Yumlembam Gambhini Devi, born on January 1, 1945, in Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai, Manipur, is a highly celebrated Indian classical dancer and singer. Her father, Y. Gulap Singh, was a professional Nata Sankirtana and Sangeet artist, fostering her early interest in the arts. She began her formal training in dance and singing at the age of five. Devi holds a…
Journey Timeline
1945
Born — Born on January 1, at Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai in Manipur.
1950
Began formal training — Started learning dance and singing at the age of 5.
1952
Debut performance — First dance performance at age 7, playing 'Bishnupriya'.
1954
Began performing Ras Leelas — Performed in Ras Leelas at Shree Shree Govindajee temple since age 9.
1979
Received Nritya Ratna Award — Awarded by Manipuri Sahitya Parishad.
1980
Received Nat Sangeet Award — Awarded by Manipur State Kala Akademi.
1988
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For her contributions to Nat Sankirtan.
1988
Received Senior Fellowship — From the Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
1995
Founded YGR, Nat Sankirtana Sheidam Shang — Approximate year, 'about two decades back' from 2015.
2005
Retired from JNMDA — Retired as Guruhan and Sutradhari from Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
2005
Awarded Padma Shri — Fourth highest civilian honour by the Government of India.
2008
Achieved 'Top' grade artist status — First female artist at All India Radio, Imphal, in Nat Sankirtan Music (Vocal).
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Awards & Honors
- 1979 · Nritya Ratna Award — Manipuri Sahitya Parishad
- 1980 · Nat Sangeet Award — Manipur State Kala Akademi
- 1988 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1988 · Senior Fellowship — Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi
- 2005 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- Gold Medals of Khubak Eshaei
- Silver Medals for Nat Sankirtana
- Gold Medals for Basak
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