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'''Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy''' (born 20 December 1940) is an Indian dancer of [[Bharatanatyam]] and [[Kuchipudi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/12/19/stories/2008121950440300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304000034/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/12/19/stories/2008121950440300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-03-04|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2008-12-19|title=Kuchipudi ambassadors}}</ref> styles of dancing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article801055.ece?homepage=true|title=Pratibha presents Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowships, awards|author=PTI|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000408/windows/above.htm|title=The Tribune&nbsp;— Windows&nbsp;— This Above All|work=tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
'''Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy''' (born 20 December 1940) is an Indian dancer of [[Bharatanatyam]] and [[Kuchipudi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/12/19/stories/2008121950440300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304000034/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/12/19/stories/2008121950440300.htm|archive-date=2009-03-04|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2008-12-19|title=Kuchipudi ambassadors}}</ref> styles of dancing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article801055.ece?homepage=true|title=Pratibha presents Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowships, awards|agency=Press Trust of India|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000408/windows/above.htm|title=The Tribune&nbsp;— Windows&nbsp;— This Above All|work=tribuneindia.com}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Yamini Krishnamurthy was born in [[Madanapalle|Madanapalli]], [[Chittoor District]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. She was brought up in [[Chidambaram]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Full-Moon Danseuse Who Went on To Shine Like Summer Sun |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/the-full-moon-danseuse-who-went-on-to-shine-like-summer-sun/306188 |website=outlookindia.com |publisher=Outlook Magazine |access-date=17 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317044556/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/the-full-moon-danseuse-who-went-on-to-shine-like-summer-sun/306188 |archive-date=17 March 2022}}</ref>
Yamini Krishnamurthy was born in [[Madanapalle|Madanapalli]], [[Chittoor District]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. She was born on a half moon night, and her grandfather named her Yamini ''Poornatilaka'', which means "a full mark on the brow of night." She was brought up in [[Chidambaram]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. Her mother tongue is [[Telugu language|Telugu]].


==Career==
==Career==
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Yamini Krishnamurthy debuted in 1957 in [[Madras]]. She has the honour of being ''Asthana Nartaki'' (resident dancer) of the [[Tirumala - Tirupati|Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam]]. She was also known as "torch bearer" of Kuchipudi form of dance.
Yamini Krishnamurthy debuted in 1957 in [[Madras]]. She has the honour of being ''Asthana Nartaki'' (resident dancer) of the [[Tirumala - Tirupati|Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam]]. Some critics have observed that Yamini’s dancing reflects rhythm personified. She was also known as "torch bearer" of Kuchipudi form of dance.


She has a leading place as an exponent of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. She imparts dance lessons to younger dancers at her institute, Yamini School of Dance, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.
She imparts dance lessons to younger dancers at her institute, Yamini School of Dance, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yamini Krishnamurthy |url=https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-dance/dancers/yamini-krishnamurthy.html |website=culturalindia.net |publisher=cultural india |access-date=17 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317044916/https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-dance/dancers/yamini-krishnamurthy.html |archive-date=17 March 2022}}</ref>
 
Her manager is Shiv Ganesh.


===Autobiography===
===Autobiography===
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She released her autobiography, "A Passion For Dance", a book well received by the readers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Book review: A Passion for Dance: an Autobiography |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/books/story/19960229-book-review-a-passion-for-dance-an-autobiography-833062-1996-02-29 |work=India Today |access-date=17 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317045045/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/books/story/19960229-book-review-a-passion-for-dance-an-autobiography-833062-1996-02-29 |archive-date=17 March 2022}}</ref>
She released her autobiography, "A Passion For Dance", a book well received by the readers.
 
==Personal life==
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Yamini Krishnamurthy has never been married.


==Awards==
==Awards==
Her dancing career brought her many awards, including the [[Padma Shree]] (1968)<ref>[http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmashri_awards_list1.php?start=1780 Padma Shri Awardees]</ref> [[Padma Bhushan]] (2001), and Padma Vibhushan (2016), which are among the highest [[civilian award]]s of the [[Republic of India]].<ref>[http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmabhushan_awards_list1.php?start=230 Padma Bhushan Awardees]</ref> She was honoured with "Natya Shastra" award by Shambhavi School of Dance at "Nayika-Excellence Personified" on the occasion of Women's Day on 8 March 2014. She gave a lecture demonstration on "Contribution of Woman to Kuchipudi".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dance/unsung-heroes/article5780869.ece|title=Lecture Demonstration at Nayika, Bangalore |publisher=www.thehindu.com |access-date=2014-03-27}}</ref> She also released a Kuchipudi Dance DVD featuring [[Prateeksha Kashi]] who is the daughter of Kuchipudi Dansuse Smt.[[Vyjayanthi Kashi]], artistic director of Shambhavi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.narthaki.com/info/prv14/prv854.html |title=Yamini Krishnamurthy in "Naykia-Excellence Personified"|publisher=www.narthaki.com |access-date=2014-03-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzintown.com/bangalore/events/nayika-excellence-personifed/id--883150.html |title=Yamini Krishnamurthy Confer with Natyashastra Award|publisher=www.buzzintown.com |access-date=2014-03-14}}</ref>
Her dancing career brought her many awards, including the [[Padma Shree]] (1968)<ref>[http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmashri_awards_list1.php?start=1780 Padma Shri Awardees]</ref> [[Padma Bhushan]] (2001), and Padma Vibhushan (2016), which are among the highest [[civilian award]]s of the [[Republic of India]].<ref>[http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmabhushan_awards_list1.php?start=230 Padma Bhushan Awardees]</ref> She was honoured with "Natya Shastra" award by [[Shambhavi School of Dance]] at "Nayika-Excellence Personified" on the occasion of Women's Day on 8 March 2014. She gave a lecture demonstration on "Contribution of Woman to Kuchipudi".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dance/unsung-heroes/article5780869.ece|title=Lecture Demonstration at Nayika, Bangalore |newspaper=The Hindu |date=13 March 2014 |access-date=2014-03-27}}</ref> She also released a Kuchipudi Dance DVD featuring [[Prateeksha Kashi]] who is the daughter of Kuchipudi Dansuse Smt.[[Vyjayanthi Kashi]], artistic director of Shambhavi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.narthaki.com/info/prv14/prv854.html |title=Yamini Krishnamurthy in "Naykia-Excellence Personified"|publisher=narthaki.com |access-date=2014-03-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzintown.com/bangalore/events/nayika-excellence-personifed/id--883150.html |title=Yamini Krishnamurthy Confer with Natyashastra Award|publisher=buzzintown.com |access-date=2014-03-14}}</ref>


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==Quotes==
==Quotes==
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* 'A dancer must have tremendous personality. A God like Christ and even a godman like Rajneesh had some personality. Combination of talent, dedication, creativity and being emotive is imperative. A coupling of these four qualities with technique is essential. Monotony is deterrent as it regards your style and I notice today, that new dancers perform in a startlingly similar fashion.'
* 'A dancer must have tremendous personality. A God like Christ and even a godman like Rajneesh had some personality. Combination of talent, dedication, creativity and being emotive is imperative. A coupling of these four qualities with technique is essential. Monotony is deterrent as it regards your style and I notice today, that new dancers perform in a startlingly similar fashion.'
* 'The past has been exciting, the present extremely challenging. As for the future, it holds a lot of promise and many surprises. And I cannot wait to unravel them!'
* 'The past has been exciting, the present extremely challenging. As for the future, it holds a lot of promise and many surprises. And I cannot wait to unravel them!'
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==External links==
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Yamini Krishnanamurthi
Yamini Krishnamurthy.JPG
Born (1940-12-20) 20 December 1940 (age 84)
Madanapalli, Madras Presidency, British India
NationalityIndian
Known forIndian Classical Dance
MovementBharatnatyam, Kuchipudi
AwardsPadma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri1980

Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy (born 20 December 1940) is an Indian dancer of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi[1] styles of dancing.[2][3]

Early life[edit]

Yamini Krishnamurthy was born in Madanapalli, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. She was brought up in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.[4]

Career[edit]

Yamini Krishnamurthy debuted in 1957 in Madras. She has the honour of being Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. She was also known as "torch bearer" of Kuchipudi form of dance.

She imparts dance lessons to younger dancers at her institute, Yamini School of Dance, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.[5]

Autobiography[edit]

She released her autobiography, "A Passion For Dance", a book well received by the readers.[6]

Awards[edit]

Her dancing career brought her many awards, including the Padma Shree (1968)[7] Padma Bhushan (2001), and Padma Vibhushan (2016), which are among the highest civilian awards of the Republic of India.[8] She was honoured with "Natya Shastra" award by Shambhavi School of Dance at "Nayika-Excellence Personified" on the occasion of Women's Day on 8 March 2014. She gave a lecture demonstration on "Contribution of Woman to Kuchipudi".[9] She also released a Kuchipudi Dance DVD featuring Prateeksha Kashi who is the daughter of Kuchipudi Dansuse Smt.Vyjayanthi Kashi, artistic director of Shambhavi.[10][11]

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Quotes[edit]

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  • 'A dancer must have tremendous personality. A God like Christ and even a godman like Rajneesh had some personality. Combination of talent, dedication, creativity and being emotive is imperative. A coupling of these four qualities with technique is essential. Monotony is deterrent as it regards your style and I notice today, that new dancers perform in a startlingly similar fashion.'
  • 'The past has been exciting, the present extremely challenging. As for the future, it holds a lot of promise and many surprises. And I cannot wait to unravel them!'
  • On remaining unmarried, she said 'Marriage did not happen because it was not meant to be. As for children, all my disciples are my children.'

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Kuchipudi ambassadors". The Hindu. 19 December 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2009.
  2. ↑ "Pratibha presents Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowships, awards". The Hindu. Press Trust of India.
  3. ↑ "The Tribune — Windows — This Above All". tribuneindia.com.
  4. ↑ "The Full-Moon Danseuse Who Went on To Shine Like Summer Sun". outlookindia.com. Outlook Magazine. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "Yamini Krishnamurthy". culturalindia.net. cultural india. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  6. ↑ "Book review: A Passion for Dance: an Autobiography". India Today. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  7. ↑ Padma Shri Awardees
  8. ↑ Padma Bhushan Awardees
  9. ↑ "Lecture Demonstration at Nayika, Bangalore". The Hindu. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  10. ↑ "Yamini Krishnamurthy in "Naykia-Excellence Personified"". narthaki.com. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
  11. ↑ "Yamini Krishnamurthy Confer with Natyashastra Award". buzzintown.com. Retrieved 14 March 2014.

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