Balasaraswati
Dancer, Musical Artist
1918 – 1984
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Who was Balasaraswati?
Tanjore Balasaraswati also known as Balasaraswati was a celebrated Indian dancer, and her rendering of Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style originated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, made this style of dancing well known in different parts of India, as also many parts of the world.
She was awarded the second highest civilian honour given by the Government of India, the Padma Vibhushan, in 1977. In 1981 she was awarded the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award given by The Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai.
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- Born
- May 13, 1918
Chennai - Also known as
- Tanjore Balasaraswati
- T. Balasaraswati
- Parents
- Siblings
- Nationality
- India
- Profession
- Education
- Wesleyan University
- Died
- Feb 9, 1984
Chennai
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on July 23, 2013
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