Yamini Krishnamurthy
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Yamini Krishnanamurthi | |
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Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi | |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri1980 |
Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy (born 20 December 1940) is an Indian dancer of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi[1] styles of dancing.[2][3]
Early life
Yamini Krishnamurthy was born in
Career
Yamini Krishnamurthy debuted in 1957 in
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam
. She was also known as "torch bearer" of Kuchipudi form of dance.
She imparts dance lessons to younger dancers at her institute, Yamini School of Dance, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.[6]
Autobiography
She released her autobiography, "A Passion For Dance", a book well received by the readers.[7]
Awards
Her dancing career brought her many awards, including the
Republic of India.[9] She was honoured with "Natya Shastra" award by Shambhavi School of Dance at "Nayika-Excellence Personified" on the occasion of Women's Day on 8 March 2014. She gave a lecture demonstration on "Contribution of Woman to Kuchipudi".[10] She also released a Kuchipudi Dance DVD featuring Prateeksha Kashi who is the daughter of Kuchipudi Dansuse Smt.Vyjayanthi Kashi, artistic director of Shambhavi.[11][12]
Dr. Yamini Krishnamurthy in Nayika-Excellence Personified
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Padmabhushan Dr.Yamini Krishnamurthy got honoured with Natya Shastra Award by Shambhavi School of Dance in Bangalore as part of Nayika-Excellence Personified on the occasion of International Woman's Day on 8 March 2014!!! -
The Magic of Kuchipudi dance DVD featuring Prateeksha Kashi produced by Shambhavi Dance Theatre released by Renowned Dansuse Padmabhushan Dr. Yamini Krishnamurthy as a part of Nayika-Excellence Personified
Quotes
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- 'A dancer must have tremendous personality. A God like Christ and even a godman like Rajneesh had some personality. Combination of talent, dedication, creativity and being emotive is imperative. A coupling of these four qualities with technique is essential. Monotony is deterrent as it regards your style and I notice today, that new dancers perform in a startlingly similar fashion.'
- 'The past has been exciting, the present extremely challenging. As for the future, it holds a lot of promise and many surprises. And I cannot wait to unravel them!'
- On remaining unmarried, she said 'Marriage did not happen because it was not meant to be. As for children, all my disciples are my children.'
References
- ^ "Kuchipudi ambassadors". The Hindu. 19 December 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2009.
- ^ "Pratibha presents Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowships, awards". The Hindu. Press Trust of India.
- ^ "The Tribune — Windows — This Above All". tribuneindia.com.
- ^ "The Full-Moon Danseuse Who Went on To Shine Like Summer Sun". outlookindia.com. Outlook Magazine. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Yamini Krishnamurty". All Time Great Classical Dancers. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Yamini Krishnamurthy". culturalindia.net. cultural india. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Book review: A Passion for Dance: an Autobiography". India Today. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Padma Shri Awardees
- ^ Padma Bhushan Awardees
- ^ "Lecture Demonstration at Nayika, Bangalore". The Hindu. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "Yamini Krishnamurthy in "Naykia-Excellence Personified"". narthaki.com. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- ^ "Yamini Krishnamurthy Confer with Natyashastra Award". buzzintown.com. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
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