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Zakir Hussain is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, research scholar, and teacher from South India. Hailing from a traditional Muslim family in Salem, he pursued his passion for Bharatanatyam after graduating in fibre technology from Thyagaraja campus, moving to Chennai to train. He received his Bharatanatyam training under the esteemed Smt.…
Journey Timeline
1992
Received Senior Scholarship — Awarded by the President of India for 3 years.
1994
Received Social Recognition Award — Awarded by Sri R. Venkataraman, then President of India.
2009
Received Kalaimamani Award — Awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
2021
Denied entry to Srirangam Ranganathar Temple — Incident went viral on social media.
2024
Donated ruby crown to Srirangam Ranganathar Temple — The crown was studded with rubies, diamonds, and an emerald.
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Awards & Honors
- 1992 · Senior Scholarship — President of India
- 1994 · Social Recognition Award — President of India (Sri R. Venkataraman)
- 2009 · Kalaimamani Award — Government of Tamil Nadu
- Senior Fellowship — Government of India (for research on 'Vaishnava Agamas')
- Recognition and Honor — Toronto Arts Council and Canadian House of Commons
- Scholarship — Kala Mandir Trust
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