Kanaka Raju Explained
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.
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
Notes and References
- Web site: 5 April 2022 . Ch Sushil . Rao. Kanakaraju: Telangana: Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju is now chief dance master for tribal folk art school . 12 June 2022 . The Times of India.
- Web site: 26 January 2021 . Telangana's Padma Shri awardee can barely eke out a living as a cook . 12 June 2022 . Hindustan Times.
- Web site: 20 February 2021 . Meet Padma Shri winner Kanaka Raju who preserves the Gusadi dance tradition . 12 June 2022 . The News Minute.
- https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/gussadi-maestro-kanaka-raju-passes-away-at-83-1833125 Gussadi maestro Kanaka Raju passes away at 83
- Web site: Padma Shrifor Telangana artiste Kanaka Raju – The New Indian Express . 12 June 2022 . www.newindianexpress.com.
- News: Gussadi dance maestro Kanaka Raju passes away . 29 October 2024 . 26 October 2024.
- News: The Times of India . Gussadi dance exponent Kanaka Raju passes away . 29 October 2024 . 25 October 2024.
- News: Telangana Today . Funeral of Padma Shri awardee Kanaka Raju held with State honors in Asifabad . 29 October 2024 . 26 October 2024.
- Web site: 28 January 2021 . Kanaka Raju, a true ambassador of Ghusadi dance form . 12 June 2022 . Telangana Today.
