Kanaka Raju

Kanaka Raju is an Indian Gussadi dancer. In 2021, he received the Padma Shri award from the Indian government for his contribution to the arts.[1][2]

Kanaka Raju
Kanaka Raju wearing traditional clothing and a turban, looking directly at camera
Raju in 2021
Born
Marlavai, Telangana
NationalityIndian
OccupationGussadi dancer
AwardsPadma Shri, 2021

Early life

Raju is from Marlavai village, Jainoor, in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.[3]

Career

Raju has been teaching Gussadi dance for more than forty years. In 1981, he performed in the Republic Day parade.[4] He is chief dance master of Kanaka Raju School of Gusadi dance.[1]

Awards

References
  1. Rao, Ch Sushil (5 April 2022). "Kanakaraju: Telangana: Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju is now chief dance master for tribal folk art school". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  2. "Telangana's Padma Shri awardee can barely eke out a living as a cook". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  3. "Meet Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju who preserves the Gusadi dance tradition". The News Minute. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  4. "Padma Shrifor Telangana artiste Kanaka Raju – The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  5. "Kanaka Raju, a true ambassador of Ghusadi dance form". Telangana Today. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
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