Sujata Mohapatra
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| Born |
Sujata Mohanty 27 June 1968 Balasore, Odisha, India |
| Occupation | Indian classical dancer, performer |
| Website | Official website |
Sujata Mohapatra (born June 27, 1968) is an Indian classical dancer and teacher of Odissi dancing style.[1][2]
Early life and background
Sujata Mohapatra was born in Balasore in 1968. She started learning Odissi at an early age from Guru Sudhakar Sahu.[3]
Mohapatra came to Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, in 1987[4] to further her training under Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra at Odissi Research Center in Bhubaneshwar. She married Ratikant Mohapatra, son of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.[5] Her daughter Preetisha Mohapatra is also an Odissi dancer.
Career
Mohapatra started dancing Odissi classical and folk dance with Sahu's dance troupe in programs across Odisha. Under the tutelage of Mohapatra, her dance style evolved, and she was groomed to become one of the foremost Odissi dancers of her generation.[6] Mohapatra performs in India, and other countries, as a soloist and a leading member of the Srjan Dance Troupe, founded by her father-in-law.[7]
Mohapatra is actively involved in teaching Odissi. She is the Principal of 'Srjan' (Odissi Nrityabasa),[8] a prime Odissi Dance Institution founded by Mohapatra. She holds a master's degree in Oriya Literature from Utkal University, and has done research work at the Odissi Research Centre, Bhubaneshwar.[9]
In July 2011, she opened an Odissi Institute - Guru Keerti Srjan, in her hometown, Balasore.[10]
Awards
- Nritya Choodamani from Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai, 2014[11]
- Mahari Award, Pankaj Charan Foundation
- 2nd Sanjukta Panigrahi Award, Chitra Krishnamurthi from Washington D.C.
- Aditya Birla Kala Kiran Award, Mumbai
- Raaza Foundation Award, Delhi
- Hope of India, 2001
- Nritya Ragini, Puri, 2002
- Baisakhi Award
- Prana Natta Samman
- Abhi Nandika, Puri, 2004
- Bheemeshwar Pratikha Samman, 2004
- Raaza Puruskar, 2008
- Top Grade Artist of Doordarshan Outstanding Category Artist in ICCR [12]
See also
References
- ↑ "Israel to host Indian art exhibition | The South Asian Times". 28 March 2012. Archived from the original on 28 March 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ "Statuesque postures". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Friday Review Hyderabad / Dance : The state of Odissi". 10 November 2012. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Entertainment Delhi / Dance : A feast for Delhi dance lovers". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ Mehta, Kamini. "Odissi dancer Sujata Mohapatra mesmerizes school students". Times of India. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Friday Review Hyderabad / Dance : ‘Discipline makes a good dancer’". 2 October 2008. Archived from the original on 2 October 2008. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ "IPAAC Home". www.ipaac.org. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ "Srjan GURU Kelucharan Odissi Nrityabasa ...". www.srjan.com. 30 October 2008. Archived from the original on 30 October 2008. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ "Interview - Sujata Mohapatra - Kiran Rajagopalan". www.narthaki.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ http://www.orissalinks.com/archives/category/other-colleges/non-traditional-colleges/performance-arts/dance-odissi%5B%5D
- ↑ "Awards for veterans". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ http://sujatamohapatra.com/awards.htm%5B%5D
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