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Arts & Culture
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Known as: Revived and popularized Bharatanatyam on the global stage and founded the renowned Kalakshetra institution.
Bharatanatyam Dancer, Educator & Cultural Reformer Known For
Born
29-02-1904
Passed Away
24-02-1986
Rukmini Devi Arundale – Legendary Bharatanatyam dancer and founder of Kalakshetra who revived and popularized Indian classical dance worldwide.
Education
Bharatanatyam Training
Traditional Arts Training
Career
Bharatanatyam Dancer
Classical Arts
1920s–1980sFounder
Kalakshetra Foundation
1936–1986Achievements
Bharatanatyam Revival ()
Revived classical dance tradition
Kalakshetra Foundation (1936)
Founded premier arts institution
Awards & Recognition
Padma Bhushan
Government of India
1956