Shyama Charan Pati
| Shyama Charan Pati | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1940 Icha, Jharkhand, India |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Known for | Chhau dance |
| Children | Susmita Pati |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Shyama Charan Pati is an Indian dancer, known as one of the leading exponents of the Seraikala tradition of Chhau, a martial dance form of India.[1] He is a member of the Court of the Central University of Jharkhand.[2] Born in 1940 in a poor Brahmin family in the village of Icha in the Indian state of Jharkhand,[3] he moved to Jamshedpur and trained Kathak and Bharat Natyam under Guru Ban Bihari Acharya.[4] Later, he also trained under gurus such as Panchanan Singh Deo and Tarini Prasad Singh Deo.[3] He has trained many students such as Sujata Maheshwari[5] and Sovanabrata Sircar[6] and has performed on various stages in India and abroad.[7] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2006, for his contributions to Indian dance.[8] His daughter, Susmita Pati, is also an accomplished Chhau dancer.[1]
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References
- 1 2 "Chhau guru hosts workshop". Telegraph India. 21 January 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ↑ "MEMBERS OF THE COURT". Central University of Jharkhand. 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- 1 2 "Shyama Charan Pati Guru cshaú dance group in Hungary". Indian Embassy in Hungary. 21 May 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ↑ "After award, questions follow". The Telegraph. 23 March 2006. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Sujata Maheshwari". Sujata Nrityalaya. 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Sovanabrata Sircar". Sovannutan. 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Invitation: Chhau Dance Group Performing In Hungary, 17 - 21 May". Xpat Loop. 15 May 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Awards". Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2015.