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Kelucharan Mohapatra

Indian dancer (1926-2004) · India · On the map · Died at 78

Kelucharan Mohapatra 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. He is the first person to receive the Padma Vibhushan from Odisha.

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Awards

Padma Bhushan1988
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Padma Shri in arts
Padma Vibhushan
Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi

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Country
India
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2004 · aged 78

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