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Sep 6, 2018 · Kelucharan Mohapatra’s choreography was adapted and executed with dedication and dexterity by son Ratikant and students, taking his legacy ahead. ‘Vinayak Smaranam,’ narrated through group ...
Apr 6, 2023 · Kelucharan Mohapatra Death Anniversary: All about the Odissi dancer On January 8, 1926, Kelucharan Mohapatra, also known as Kelu Babu, was born in Raghurajpur, an Odia heritage hamlet well-known for its Gotipua dancers and Pattachitra paintings.
Sep 22, 2011 · To Ratikanth Mohapatra, his talented son who heads Srjan, Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa, he was an affectionate father. Says Ratikanth, “I remember when I was ill for 15 days, he ...
Mar 8, 2009 · For his enormous contribution to Odissi, Kelucharan Mohapatra received many awards including Sangeet Natak Akademi award, 1966; Padma Shri, 1972; Padma Bhushan,1989; Padma Vibhushan, 2000; and Kalidas Samman from Madhya Pradesh government. To honor him the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra award was instituted in 1995.
Apr 11, 2022 · Kelucharan Mohapatra was a legendary Odissi dancer, choreographer, and guru, who played a key role in reviving and popularizing the Odissi dance form in the 20th century. He trained many notable dancers and created numerous compositions that are still performed today.
Sep 19, 2023 · Moreover, with collaborations across different artistic realms, Odissi was reframed in a contemporary context, and Guru Mohapatra revived the almost faded tradition. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra's teachings and choreography have been documented and archived for future generations to benefit, thus preserving the extremely intricate art of Odissi.
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra founded SRJAN in 1993. And paramount among the many initiatives closest to his heart was the annual Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award. In memoriam, we remember his affection and abiding concern for fellow artistes and colleagues in Dance, Theatre, Music & Cinema.
