Kanaka Raju (1940/1941 – 25 October 2024) was an Indian Gussadi dancer. In 2021, he received the Padma Shri award from the Indian government for his contribution to the arts.[1][2]
Background
Raju was from Marlavai village, Jainoor, in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.[3] He died on 25 October 2024, at the age of 83.[4]
Career
Raju has been teaching Gussadi dance for more than forty years. In 1981, he performed in the Republic Day parade.[5] He was chief dance master of Kanaka Raju School of Gusadi dance.[1]
Death
Raju died due to age-related issues on 25 October 2024, at the age of 84.[6][7] He is survived by his wife, eight daughters, and four sons.[8]
Awards
- Padma Shri in 2021[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kanakaraju: Telangana: Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju is now chief dance master for tribal folk art school, Rao, Ch Sushil. The Times of India(5 April 2022). Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ Telangana's Padma Shri awardee can barely eke out a living as a cook. Hindustan Times(26 January 2021). Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ Meet Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju who preserves the Gusadi dance tradition. The News Minute(20 February 2021). Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ Gussadi maestro Kanaka Raju passes away at 83
- ↑ Padma Shrifor Telangana artiste Kanaka Raju – The New Indian Express. www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ Gussadi dance maestro Kanaka Raju passes away(26 October 2024). Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ↑ Gussadi dance exponent Kanaka Raju passes away(25 October 2024). Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ↑ Funeral of Padma Shri awardee Kanaka Raju held with State honors in Asifabad(26 October 2024). Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ↑ Kanaka Raju, a true ambassador of Ghusadi dance form. Telangana Today(28 January 2021). Retrieved 12 June 2022.