Kelucharan Mohapatra
Indian classical dancer (1926–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kelucharan Mohapatra (8 January 1926 – 7 April 2004) was a legendary Indian classical dancer, guru, and exponent of Odissi dance, who is credited with the revival and popularizing of this classical dance form in the 20th century.[2] He is the first person to receive the Padma Vibhushan from Odisha.[3]
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Kelucharan Mohapatra | |
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Born | (1926-01-08)8 January 1926 |
Died | 7 April 2004(2004-04-07) (aged 78) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
Occupation(s) | Indian classical dancer, choreographer |
Years active | 1935–2004 |
Spouse | Laxmipriya Mohapatra[1] |
Children | Ratikant Mohapatra |
Awards | Padma Vibhushan |
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A noted Sanskrit poet of India writes on this Guru: Saango-paanga-subhangi-laasya-madhuram samteerna-nrutyaarnavam, which translates as – "Each fraction of his dancing body leads to paramount sweetness, through miraculous poses and postures. In fact, Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra crossed the ocean of styles."[4]