Adyar K. Lakshman
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| Adyar K. Lakshman | |
| Birth name | Adyar K Lakshman |
| Born | December 16, 1933 Kuppam, Andra Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Field | Bharathanatyam, Indian Classical Music |
| Training | Kalakshetra |
| Works | Alarippu, Pushpanjali |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
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[edit] Early life
Born on 16th December 1933, Shri Adyar K. Lakshman hails from Kuppam in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. His father, Krishnaraja Rao, was posted there as a school teacher. Shri. Lakshman and his brother Shri. Rama Rao were discovered at a young age by Shri. P.D. Doraiswamy Iyer, a representative of Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, the founder of the world acclaimed fine arts college Kalakshetra. The young boys showed unusual musical and rhythmic talent, and were offered a thorough education in the Fine Arts. Shri. Lakshman’s father was only too happy to accept the offer made by Kalakshetra.
[edit] Early Education
Shri. Adyar Lakshman began his education at Kalakshetra in 1944 at the young age of 11 years. He underwent rigorous training in vocal music, Bharatha Natyam, Mridangam and Nattuvangam under the able tutelage of eminent teachers. He had the good fortune to receive his early training and exposure to the Classical arts from Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale herself. He has also been closely associated with other great masters in the field.
[edit] Choreography
[edit] Academy
Founded the BHaratha Choodamani Academy of Fine arts in August 22, 1969. He has trained a wide variety of dancers and many professionals.
[edit] Awards
Shri. Adyar Lakshman has received several awards for his outstanding contribution to the art of Bharatha Nayam, as a dance guru, choreographer, composer and nattuvanar. He received the Padma Shri award from the president of India in 1989.
