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Padma Shri Dancers List

The document lists Padma Shri Awardees in Classical and Folk Dance, highlighting notable figures and their contributions to various dance forms. Classical dancers include Yamini Krishnamurthy, Rukmini Devi Arundale, and Narthaki Nataraj, while folk dancers include Radhe Shyam Barle and Manjamma Jogathi. Each entry emphasizes the individual's impact on their respective dance traditions and cultural heritage.

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Padma Shri Dancers List

The document lists Padma Shri Awardees in Classical and Folk Dance, highlighting notable figures and their contributions to various dance forms. Classical dancers include Yamini Krishnamurthy, Rukmini Devi Arundale, and Narthaki Nataraj, while folk dancers include Radhe Shyam Barle and Manjamma Jogathi. Each entry emphasizes the individual's impact on their respective dance traditions and cultural heritage.

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Padma Shri Awardees in Classical and Folk Dance (Till Date)

Classical Dancers
1. Yamini Krishnamurthy (1968)
Dance Form: Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi
Contribution: Renowned for exceptional performances and for being the Asthana Nartaki of the Tirumala
Tirupati Devasthanam. Promotes classical dance through her Delhi institute.
2. Rukmini Devi Arundale (1956)
Dance Form: Bharatanatyam
Contribution: Pioneered Bharatanatyam's revival. Founded Kalakshetra academy for Indian arts.
3. Sanjukta Panigrahi (1975)
Dance Form: Odissi
Contribution: Popularized Odissi dance nationally and internationally.
4. Narthaki Nataraj (2019)
Dance Form: Bharatanatyam
Contribution: First transwoman recipient. Promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion in classical arts.
5. Kumudini Lakhia (1982)
Dance Form: Kathak
Contribution: Modernized Kathak and known for innovative choreography.

Folk Dancers
1. Radhe Shyam Barle (2021)
Dance Form: Panthi (Chhattisgarh)
Contribution: Promotes messages of Baba Guru Ghasidas through Panthi dance.
2. Ramchandra Manjhi (2021)
Dance Form: Launda Naach (Bihar)
Contribution: Performer and promoter of Bhojpuri folk theatre, member of Bhikhari Thakur's team.
3. Nepal Chandra Sutradhar (2024 (Posthumous))
Dance Form: Chhau (West Bengal)
Contribution: Chhau dancer and mask-maker preserving traditional Purulia art.
4. Joynacharan Bathari (2025)
Dance Form: Dimasa folk traditions (Assam)
Contribution: Popularized Dimasa folk dance nationwide through decades of performance.
5. Manjamma Jogathi (2021
Dance Form: Jogathi Nritya (Karnataka)
Contribution: Manjamma Jogathi is a renowned performer of Jogathi Nritya, a folk dance form of North
Karnataka. She has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting this traditional art form. Notably, she
became the first transgender woman to be appointed as the president of the Karnataka Janapada Academy,
the state's top institution for folk arts.
6. R. Muthukannammal (2022)
Dance Form: Sadir (Tamil Nadu)
Contribution: R. Muthukannammal is a seventh-generation Sadir dancer from Viralimalai, Tamil Nadu.
Sadir, an ancient dance form, is considered the precursor to Bharatanatyam. She is recognized for her
dedication to preserving this traditional art form and is the last surviving practitioner among the 32
Devadasis who served at the Viralimalai Murugan temple.
7. Badrappan M (2024)
Dance Form: Valli Oyil Kummi (Tamil Nadu)
Contribution: Badrappan M is an exponent of Valli Oyil Kummi, a traditional folk dance form from Tamil
Nadu. He has been instrumental in preserving and promoting this cultural heritage through his
performances and teachings.

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