About Kanaka Raju
Lived 1941 – 2024 (aged 82–83). Kanaka Raju was an Indian dancer and dance teacher.
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.
Background Raju was from Marlavai village, Jainoor, in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district. He died on 25 October 2024, at the age of 83.
Career Raju has been teaching Gussadi dance for more than forty years. In 1981, he performed in the Republic Day parade. He was chief dance master of Kanaka Raju School of Gusadi dance. He is survived by his wife, eight daughters, and four sons.
Awards Padma Shri in 2021
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Who was Kanaka Raju?
Indian gussadi dancer
When was Kanaka Raju born?
Kanaka Raju was born in 1941 in Marlawai.
When did Kanaka Raju die?
Kanaka Raju died on 25 October 2024 in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district.
What was Kanaka Raju's occupation?
Kanaka Raju was a dancer and dance teacher.
What nationality was Kanaka Raju?
Kanaka Raju was Indian.
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