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| name | | name = K. N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai | ||
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| birth_date | | birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1921|7|14}} | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = Karikal ([[Karaikal]]), [[French India]] | ||
| death_date | | death_date = {{death date and age|1974|10|12|1921|7|14|df=y}} | ||
| death_place | | death_place = Karaikal (Karikal), [[Puducherry (union territory)|Pondicherry]], [[India]] | ||
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| othername | | othername = | ||
| occupation | | occupation = Classical dancer<br />Choreographer | ||
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| known for | | known for = [[Bharatanatyam]] | ||
| spouse | | spouse = Chandra Dhandayudhapani Pillai | ||
| domesticpartner | | domesticpartner = | ||
| children | | children = Dr. Uma Anand and me | ||
| parents | | parents = | ||
| website | | website = | ||
| signature | | signature = | ||
| awards | | awards = [[Padma Shri]] [[Natyakala Chakravarthy]] [[Kalaimamani]] [[Natyakalanidhi]] | ||
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'''Karaikal Natesa Dhandayudhapani Pillai''' (born 14 July 1921, [[Karaikal]] - 1974) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, considered by many as one of the leading exponents of the classical dance form of [[Bharatanatyam]]. He was also a teacher and trained multiple performers. | '''Karaikal Natesa Dhandayudhapani Pillai''' (born 14 July 1921, [[Karaikal]] - 1974) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, considered by many as one of the leading exponents of the classical dance form of [[Bharatanatyam]]. He was also a teacher and trained multiple performers. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Born on 14 July 1921 in [[ | Born on 14 July 1921 in Karaikal in [[French India]] (nowadays the Indian [[Union territory of Puducherry|union territory of Pondicherry]]), to A. K. Natesa Pillai, a known musician, he started training initially in music under his father, but later turned to Bharatanatyam and learned under his grandfather, who was a teacher of the dance form.<ref name="K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai Baani">{{cite web | url=http://www.narthaki.com/info/profiles/profl193.html | title=K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai Baani | publisher=Narthaki | work=Remembrance | date=26 March 2016 | access-date=21 August 2016 | author=Hema Rajagopalan}}</ref> Subsequently, he joined [[Kalakshetra]] of [[Rukmini Devi Arundale]] as a teacher where he taught for a number of years. He was known to have authored several compositions for Bharatanatyam<ref name="Compositions of K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai ">{{cite web | url=http://www.indian-heritage.org/lyrics/kndp.html | title=Compositions of K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai | publisher=Indian Heritage | date=2016 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref><ref name="Dance rich in rhythm">{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/09/03/stories/2004090302190400.htm | title=Dance rich in rhythm | date=3 September 2004 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | access-date=21 August 2016}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and trained many students; Jaya Gowri (Malaysia), Sri Vidya, J. Jayalalithaa, [[Hema Rajagopalan]], Suganthi Sadayane, Nayana Shenoy,<ref name="Nayana Shenoy">{{cite web | url=http://www.shivamdance.com/aboutus | title=Nayana Shenoy | publisher=Shivam School of Dance | date=2016 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> [[Adyar K. Lakshman]],<ref name="Adyar K. Lakshman speaks to S. Janaki">{{cite web | url=https://www.dhvaniohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cover-story.pdf | title=Adyar K. Lakshman speaks to S. Janaki | publisher=Sruti | date=May 2011 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> Uma Muralikrishna,<ref name="KothariPasricha2001">{{cite book|author1=Sunil Kothari|author2=Avinash Pasricha|title=Kuchipudi|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Xa8FamiJJKgC&pg=PA221|date=January 2001|publisher=Abhinav Publications|isbn=978-81-7017-359-5|pages=221–}}</ref> Vijayalakshmi Shetty-Ahuja,<ref name="About Guru">{{cite web | url=http://www.natrajdance.com/aboutguru.html | title=About Guru | publisher=Natraj Dance | date=2016 | access-date=21 August 2016 | archive-date=17 September 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917200642/http://www.natrajdance.com/aboutguru.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> Jayalakshmi Alva<ref name="Noted Bharatanatyam dancer Jayalakshmi Alva passes away">{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/noted-bharatanatyam-dancer-jayalakshmi-alva-passes-away/article7452637.ece | title=Noted Bharatanatyam dancer Jayalakshmi Alva passes away | newspaper=The Hindu | date=22 July 2015 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> and [[Geeta Chandran]]<ref name="Short Bio">{{cite web | url=http://www.geetachandran.in/Short_Bio.PDF | title=Short Bio | publisher=Geeta Chandran | date=2016 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> are some of the notable ones among them. He was the dance choreographer of a number of films in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Tamil language film|Tamil]] and [[Hindi language cinema|Hindi]] such as ''Raja Guruvu'',<ref name="Raja Guruvu">{{cite web | url=https://thesouthernnightingale.net/2015/12/08/evaroyi-veeru-evaroyi-raja-guruvu-1954-telugu-feature-film/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318034633/http://thesouthernnightingale.net/2015/12/08/evaroyi-veeru-evaroyi-raja-guruvu-1954-telugu-feature-film/ | url-status=usurped | archive-date=18 March 2016 | title=Raja Guruvu | publisher=The Southern Nightingale | date=2016 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> [[Man-Mauji]], [[Chhaya (film)|Chhaya]], [[Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke]], [[Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam]] and [[Bhai-Bhai (1956 Hindi film)|Bhai-Bhai]].<ref name="Dandayudapani Pillai on IMDb">{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0433883/ | title=Dandayudapani Pillai on IMDb | publisher=Internet Movie Database | date=2016 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> He also founded Sri Rama Nataka Niketan, a dance academy in [[Chennai]] in 1967.<ref name="Sri Rama Nataka Niketan">{{cite web | url=http://www.manjularamaswamy.org/school.html | title=Sri Rama Nataka Niketan | publisher=Sri Rama Nataka Niketan | date=2016 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the [[Padma Shri]], in 1971, for his contributions to Dance.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web|url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=2013 |access-date=20 August 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2015 }}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
His wife, Chandra | His wife, Chandra Dhandayudhapani Pillai, is a known Bharatanatyam expert and teacher<ref name="Birth anniversary celebrated">{{cite web | url=http://www.carnatica.net/mmmela2001/dancereviews.html | title=Birth anniversary celebrated | publisher=Carnatica.net | date=17 December 2001 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> Her younger Sister Suria Santhanam also a noted Bharatanatyam teacher for 35 Years.<ref name="Delhi based dance guru Dakshinamoorthy Pillai passes away"> | ||
His grandson, Karthik Balaji is currently pursuing Engineering from Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering.{{cite web | url=http://www.kutcheribuzz.com/news/general/1654-delhi-dakshinamoorthy-pillai | title=Delhi based dance guru Dakshinamoorthy Pillai passes away | publisher=Kutcherri Buzz | date=27 April 2005 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> | His grandson, Karthik Balaji is currently pursuing Engineering from Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering.{{cite web | url=http://www.kutcheribuzz.com/news/general/1654-delhi-dakshinamoorthy-pillai | title=Delhi based dance guru Dakshinamoorthy Pillai passes away | publisher=Kutcherri Buzz | date=27 April 2005 | access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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Sri Thandauthapanipillai was a famous bharathanatyam dancer as wells as a professional vocalist. He was born into a musical family | Sri Thandauthapanipillai was a famous bharathanatyam dancer as wells as a professional vocalist. He was born into a musical family. His grandfather was called Ramakrishnan, who was a great Bharathanaatyam artist. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:48, 12 January 2026
K. N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 July 1921 Karikal (Karaikal), French India |
| Died | 12 October 1974 (aged 53) Karaikal (Karikal), Pondicherry, India |
| Occupation | Classical dancer Choreographer |
| Known for | Bharatanatyam |
| Spouse(s) | Chandra Dhandayudhapani Pillai |
| Children | Dr. Uma Anand and me |
| Awards | Padma Shri Natyakala Chakravarthy Kalaimamani Natyakalanidhi |
Karaikal Natesa Dhandayudhapani Pillai (born 14 July 1921, Karaikal - 1974) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, considered by many as one of the leading exponents of the classical dance form of Bharatanatyam. He was also a teacher and trained multiple performers.
Career[edit | edit source]
Born on 14 July 1921 in Karaikal in French India (nowadays the Indian union territory of Pondicherry), to A. K. Natesa Pillai, a known musician, he started training initially in music under his father, but later turned to Bharatanatyam and learned under his grandfather, who was a teacher of the dance form.[1] Subsequently, he joined Kalakshetra of Rukmini Devi Arundale as a teacher where he taught for a number of years. He was known to have authored several compositions for Bharatanatyam[2][3] and trained many students; Jaya Gowri (Malaysia), Sri Vidya, J. Jayalalithaa, Hema Rajagopalan, Suganthi Sadayane, Nayana Shenoy,[4] Adyar K. Lakshman,[5] Uma Muralikrishna,[6] Vijayalakshmi Shetty-Ahuja,[7] Jayalakshmi Alva[8] and Geeta Chandran[9] are some of the notable ones among them. He was the dance choreographer of a number of films in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi such as Raja Guruvu,[10] Man-Mauji, Chhaya, Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke, Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam and Bhai-Bhai.[11] He also founded Sri Rama Nataka Niketan, a dance academy in Chennai in 1967.[12] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 1971, for his contributions to Dance.[13]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
His wife, Chandra Dhandayudhapani Pillai, is a known Bharatanatyam expert and teacher[14] Her younger Sister Suria Santhanam also a noted Bharatanatyam teacher for 35 Years.[15]
Death[edit | edit source]
He went to an eye operation in America. Following his return on 4 October, he attended his student's graduation ceremony. Later he had chest pain and was admitted to the hospital. On 12 October he died.
See also[edit | edit source]
Sri Thandauthapanipillai was a famous bharathanatyam dancer as wells as a professional vocalist. He was born into a musical family. His grandfather was called Ramakrishnan, who was a great Bharathanaatyam artist.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hema Rajagopalan (26 March 2016). "K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai Baani". Remembrance. Narthaki. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Compositions of K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai". Indian Heritage. 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Dance rich in rhythm". The Hindu. 3 September 2004. Retrieved 21 August 2016.[dead link]
- ↑ "Nayana Shenoy". Shivam School of Dance. 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Adyar K. Lakshman speaks to S. Janaki" (PDF). Sruti. May 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ Sunil Kothari; Avinash Pasricha (January 2001). Kuchipudi. Abhinav Publications. pp. 221–. ISBN 978-81-7017-359-5.
- ↑ "About Guru". Natraj Dance. 2016. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Noted Bharatanatyam dancer Jayalakshmi Alva passes away". The Hindu. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Short Bio" (PDF). Geeta Chandran. 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Raja Guruvu". The Southern Nightingale. 2016. Archived from the original on 18 March 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Dandayudapani Pillai on IMDb". Internet Movie Database. 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Sri Rama Nataka Niketan". Sri Rama Nataka Niketan. 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ↑ "Birth anniversary celebrated". Carnatica.net. 17 December 2001. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ↑ His grandson, Karthik Balaji is currently pursuing Engineering from Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering."Delhi based dance guru Dakshinamoorthy Pillai passes away". Kutcherri Buzz. 27 April 2005. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
External links[edit | edit source]
- K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai on IMDb
- "Dandayudhapani Pillai Nataikuranji Varnam by dancer Geeta Chandran". YouTube video. Geeta Chandran. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
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