Kanaka Raju

Kanaka Raju is an Indian gussadi dancer. In 2021, he was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in the field of Arts.[1][2]

Kanaka Raju
Born
Telangana
NationalityIndian
Educationgussadi dancer
AwardsPadma Shri in 2021

Early life

Raju is from Marlawai village, Jainoor mandal in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.[3]

Career

Raju has been teaching gusadi dance for more than 40 years. He also performed in the Republic Day parade in 1981. He has now been appointed as the chief dance master of Kanaka Raju School of Gussadi dance.[4][1]

Awards

References
  1. Rao, Ch Sushil (April 5, 2022). "Kanakaraju: Telangana: Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju is now chief dance master for tribal folk art school". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
  2. "Telangana's Padma Shri awardee can barely eke out a living as a cook". Hindustan Times. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
  3. "Meet Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju who preserves the Gusadi dance tradition". The News Minute. 2021-02-20. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
  4. "Padma Shrifor Telangana artiste Kanaka Raju - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
  5. "Kanaka Raju, a true ambassador of Ghusadi dance form". Telangana Today. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
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