Radha Sridhar
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Radha Sridhar | |
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| Born | February 9, 1938 Tumkur, Karnataka, India |
| Origin | India |
| Genres | Bharatanatyam, Indian classical dance |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher |
Radha Sridhar (born 1938) is an Indian Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and guru.[1] She is the founder and director of Venkatesha Natya Mandir, a classical dance institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka.[2] In recognition of her contributions to Bharatanatyam, she received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018, India's highest national honor given to practicing artists in the performing arts.[3][4]
Early life and training
Sridhar was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka.[1] She received her early training in classical dance at Keshava Nritya Shala under H. R. Keshavamurthy.[5] She later studied under teachers including U. S. Krishna Rao, Chandrabhaga Devi, Muthaiah Pillai, and Venkatalakshamma.[1][5] Additionally, she received musical instruction in Carnatic vocal music and trained in mridangam under T. A. S. Mani.[5]
Career and pedagogy
In 1969, Sridhar established the Venkatesha Natya Mandir in Bengaluru to train students in Bharatanatyam and promote classical dance heritage.[1][5] Over her career spanning more than five decades, she has trained generations of dancers and choreographed over 20 classical dance dramas in Kannada and Sanskrit.[5] Her notable dance productions include Nectar in Stone (centered on the architecture of the Somnathpur temple) and choreography for the Doordarshan serial Krishna Nee Begane Baro.[5]
She has served as an examiner for dance examinations conducted by Bengaluru University and the Karnataka State Secondary Education Examination Board.[1][5]
Awards and honors
- 2018: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Bharatanatyam.[1][3]
- Rajyotsava Award, Government of Karnataka.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Radha Sridhar" (PDF). Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ Venkatraman, Leela (30 August 2012). "One umbrella". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The General Council of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Announces Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the Year 2018" (Press release). Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Culture. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ "Sangeet Natak Akademi awards for six from Karnataka". Deccan Herald. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Raghuram, Jyothi (14 September 2022). "Profile - A sprightly 84, Radha Sridhar's wards still dance to her tune". Narthaki. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
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