Gambhir Singh Mura

Gambhir Singh Mura
Born Pitikiri Bamni, Purulia, West Bengal, India
Occupation Tribal dancer
Known for Chhau dance
Parent(s) Jipa Singh Mura
Awards Padma Shri

Gambhir Singh Mura was an Indian tribal dancer known for his contributions to the tribal martial dance of Chhau.[1][2] He was an exponent of the Purulia school of Chhau.[3]

Mura was born in a tribal family to Jipa Singh Mura[4] at Pitikiri Bamni village in Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[5] He performed in many places such as England, France,[6] Japan and USA.[5] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1981.[7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Chhau village comes alive at Kharagpur puja". Times of India. 16 October 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Baghmundi is the place of Chhow dance". Baghmundi Block Development Office. 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  3. ↑ M. D. Muthukumaraswamy, Molly Kaushal (2004). "Folklore, Public Sphere, and Civil Society". National Folklore Support Centre. p. 317. ISBN 9788190148146. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Nepal Chandra Sutradhar". Daricha. 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Famous Personalities". Purulia District Official site. 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  6. ↑ "National Institute of Chhau and Folk Dances". National Institute of Chhau and Folk Dances. 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
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