About Hari Uppal
Lived 1926 – 2011 (aged 84). Hari Uppal was a dancer.
Hari Uppal (1926–2011) was an Indian classical dancer and the founder of a classical dance academy by name, Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir, known for his expertise in the dance forms of Kathakali and Manipuri. He was honored by the Government of India, in 2010, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.
Biography Hari Uppal was born on 22 September 1926 and has training centres in Patna and Ranchi.
Hari Uppal died on 2 January 2011 at a hospital in Kolkata, reportedly due to Cerebral hemorrhage. His mortal remains were laid to rest at Uppal House, his residence in Magra in the district of Nalanda, Bihar. The Government of India included him in the 2010 Republic Day honours list, for the civilian award of Padma Shri.
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Who was Hari Uppal?
Indian classical dancer
When was Hari Uppal born?
Hari Uppal was born on 22 September 1926 in Samastipur district.
When did Hari Uppal die?
Hari Uppal died on 2 January 2011 in India, Kolkata.
What was Hari Uppal's occupation?
Hari Uppal was a dancer.
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