Kanaka Raju is an Indian Gussadi dancer. In 2021, he received the Padma Shri award from the Indian government for his contribution to the arts.[1][2]
Kanaka Raju | |
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 Raju in 2021 | |
| Born | Marlavai, Telangana |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Gussadi dancer |
| Awards | Padma Shri, 2021 |
Early life edit
Raju is from Marlavai village, Jainoor, in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.[3]
Career edit
Raju has been teaching Gussadi dance for more than forty years. In 1981, he performed in the Republic Day parade.[4] He is chief dance master of Kanaka Raju School of Gusadi dance.[1]
Awards edit
- Padma Shri in 2021[5]
References edit
- ^ a b Rao, Ch Sushil (5 April 2022). "Kanakaraju: Telangana: Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju is now chief dance master for tribal folk art school". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Telangana's Padma Shri awardee can barely eke out a living as a cook". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Meet Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju who preserves the Gusadi dance tradition". The News Minute. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Padma Shrifor Telangana artiste Kanaka Raju – The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Kanaka Raju, a true ambassador of Ghusadi dance form". Telangana Today. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2022.