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Performer of Kuchipudi style, classical dance from Andhra Pradesh, India
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Veernala Jayarama Rao
Born (1951-11-04) 4 November 1951 (age 73)
K. Kotapadu, Andhra Pradesh
OccupationKuchipudi Exponent & Guru
Known forKuchipudi
SpouseVanashree Rao
Children1
AwardsPadma Shri
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Guru Jayarama Rao (born 4 November 1951) is a Guru and a performer of Kuchipudi, a classical dance form originating in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Early life

After relocating to Delhi, India to establish a Kuchipudi school, he trained many students in Kuchipudi. Among his prominent students are Swapna Sundari, Meenakshi Seshadri, and Vanashree Rao, who is also his wife and dance partner.

He is a member of the Expert Committee on Kuchipudi under the HRD Ministry, and a senior fellowship holder for his research on the art form.

Awards and recognitions

He has received the Padma Shri (2004) and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1999), alongside with Vanashree, given by the President of India, The Delhi State Award, and The Andhra Pradesh Samman. He is also the recipient of the Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award (Nov 2003). In 2005, The Sanmukhananda Sabha felicitated him with the Natyaratna Award.

See also

References

  1. web master. "ARTISTE'S PROFILE". Centre for Cultural Resources and Training. Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  2. Kumar, Ranee (17 July 2017). "With an eye for aesthetics". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 May 2021.

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