Shyama Charan Pati (1940 – 29 October 2020) was an Indian dancer, known as one of the leading exponents of the Seraikala tradition of Chhau, a martial dance form of India.[1] He was a member of the Court of the Central University of Jharkhand.[2]
Shyama Charan Pati | |
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| Born | 1940 Icha, Jharkhand, India |
| Died | 29 October 2020 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Known for | Chhau dance |
| Children | Susmita Pati and Devashish Pati |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Career
editHe was born in 1940 in a poor Brahmin family in the village of Icha in the Indian state of Jharkhand,[3] and 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 trained many students such as Sujata Maheshwari[5] and Sovanabrata Sircar[6] and 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]
Pati died on 29 October 2020, aged 80.[9]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Chhau guru hosts workshop". Telegraph India. 21 January 2012. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "MEMBERS OF THE COURT". Central University of Jharkhand. 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ a b "Shyama Charan Pati Guru cshaú dance group in Hungary". Indian Embassy in Hungary. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "After award, questions follow". The Telegraph. 23 March 2006. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Sujata Maheshwari". Sujata Nrityalaya. 2015. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Sovanabrata Sircar". Sovannutan. 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Invitation: Chhau Dance Group Performing In Hungary, 17–21 May". Xpat Loop. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Chhau icon Guru Shyama Charan passes away
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