Veernala Jayarama Rao

Veernala Jayarama Rao
Occupation Classical dancer
Known for Kuchipudi
Spouse(s) Vanashree Rao
Awards Padma Shri
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Veernala Jayarama Rao is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known as a leading exponent of the dance form of Kuchipudi.[1] A disciple of renowned dance maestro, Vempati Chinna Satyam, he has formed a duo with his wife, Vanashree Rao, and the couple has performed in many places in India and abroad.[2] He is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, which he won jointly with his wife, in 1998.[3] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 2004,[4]

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References

  1. "Art India profile". Art India. 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  2. "About us". Anghaar. 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  3. "Sangeet Natak Akademi Award". Sangeet Natak Akademi. 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  4. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.

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