Raja and Radha Reddy
Raja and Radha Reddy | |
|---|---|
Indian Classical Dance | |
| Movement | Kuchipudi |
| Awards | Padma Shri Padma Bhushan(2000) |
| Website | rajaradhareddy |
Raja (born 6 October 1943) and Radha Reddy (born 15 February 1955) are an Indian Kuchipudi dancing couple, gurus and choreographers. They are renowned as exponents of the South Indian dance form of Kuchipudi. They founded and run the Natya Tarangini Institute of Kuchipudi Dance in New Delhi. The duo are credited with having given Kuchipudi a new dimension without compromising on its traditional virtues.[1][2] For their services to the field of arts, the Government of India has conferred on them the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards.[3][4]
Early life and family
Raja Reddy was born on 6 October 1943 in Narasapuram[clarification needed],[3][5] while Radha Reddy was born on 15 February 1955 in Kotalgaon, Adilabad district of present-day Telangana.[4][6]
Raja Reddy holds a Diploma in Choreography and has a bachelor's degree from the Osmania University. Radha Reddy also has a Diploma in Choreography. In 2010 the duo were conferred honorary doctorates by the University of Hyderabad for their contributions to Kuchipudi.[2] Raja Reddy is married to Radha and her sister Kaushalya, also a Kuchipudi dancer.[7][8]
Raja Radha Reddy and Kaushalya have two children Yamini and Bhavana Reddy, also Kuchipudi dancers.[8]
Performing career
Raja Reddy's interest in Kuchipudi began in childhood as he watched performances of Kuchipudi
Natya Tarangini
Raja and Radha started the Natya Tarangini Institute of Kuchipudi dance, which is located in the
Awards
- Padma Shri in 1984[15][16]
- Padma Bhushan in 2000[17]
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[15]
- Lifetime Achievement Award — The Rotary Club Delhi
- Doctorates by the University of Hyderabad
References
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- ^ a b "ARTISTE'S PROFILE — Raja Reddy". Centre for Cultural Resources and Training. Archived from the original on 6 March 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ a b "ARTISTE'S PROFILE — Radha Reddy". Centre for Cultural Resources and Training. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ "Connoisseurs of kuchipudi". Deccan Herald. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "Raja and Radha Reddy". Oxford Reference. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "ARTISTE'S PROFILE — Kaushalya Reddy". Centre for Cultural Resources and Training. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ a b "About Raja Reddy, his dance and two wives". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 10 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
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- ^ a b c "Constant change". The Hindu. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Dedicated to Kuchipudi". The Hindu. 18 February 2011. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ "No obstacles to dance". The Hindu. 13 November 2005. Archived from the original on 24 August 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ "Fun and fervour". The Hindu. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ "Lovers of dance in for a treat". The Hindu. 15 February 2011. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ a b https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/citation_popup.php?id=779&at=2 [dead link]
- ^ https://natyatarangini.in/welcome/attachment/dr-raja-reddy-receiving-padma-shree-award/ [dead link]
- ^ "Padma Awards | Interactive Dashboard". www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in.