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Mayadhar Raut was born on 6 July, 1930 in Kantapenhara, Cuttack district, Orissa, is an Indian classical dancer. Discover Mayadhar Raut's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 93 years old?
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classical dancer, dance instructor |
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93 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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6 July, 1930 |
| Birthday |
6 July |
| Birthplace |
Kantapenhara, Cuttack district, Orissa |
| Nationality |
India
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Mayadhar Raut Height, Weight & Measurements
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Mayadhar Raut Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mayadhar Raut worth at the age of 93 years old? Mayadhar Raut’s income source is mostly from being a successful dancer. He is from India. We have estimated Mayadhar Raut's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Guru Mayadhar Raut (born 6 July 1930) is an Indian classical Odissi dancer, choreographer and Guru.
Raut was born in the village Kantapenhara a Ahir family in Cuttack district, subsequently he received his dance training under the Guru-shishya tradition of Odissi by Rukmini Devi Arundale at Kalakshetra.
He is married to Mamta Khuntia, and they have one daughter and two sons; daughter Madhumita Raut is also a noted Odissi dancer.
Mayadhar Raut has played a major role in giving Odissi its classical 'shastra' based status.
As one of the founder member of Jayantika, an association formed in the 1950s, Guruji Mayadhar Raut has played a major role in giving Odissi its classical status.
He introduced Mudra Vinyoga in 1955.
He is the first Odissi Guru to introduce MUDRA VINYOGA in the study of Odissi in 1955 and SANCHARIBHAVA in the Odissi dance items and also the first to present on stage enchanting Gitagovinda ASHTAPADIS, portraying SHRINGARA RASA.
His notable compositions include ‘Pashyati Dishi Dishi’.
His notable compositions include ‘Pashyati Dishi Dishi’ and ‘Priya Charu Shile’, composed in 1961.
Mayadhar Raut is considered a master of Natyashastra and Abhinaya Darpana, and has enriched the Abhinaya vocabulary of Odissi.
He taught in Kala Vikas Kendra founded by Babulal Josi in Orissa, and trained dancers Surendranath Jena, Hare Krishna Behera and Ramani Ranjan Jena.
‘Priya Charu Shile’, composed in 1961.
Earlier, only the Oriya songs or the ASHTAPADI ‘Lalit Lavanga Lata’ and ‘Dashavatar’ were taught and performed.
Raut taught at Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra from 1970 until 1995.
In 2010, his 80th birthday was marked by a five-day international festival of music and dance titled "Yaatra" in Delhi.
On this occasion, a book titled, Odissi Yaatra - Journey of Guru Mayadhar Raut, written by Aadya Kaktikar and edited by Madhumita Raut, was also released.
A short documentary on the life and works of Guru Mayadhar Raut is available.
Guru Mayadhar Raut has been honoured with - Padma Shri by the President of India, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad Award, Utkal Pratibha Puraskar, Odissi Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Rajeev Gandhi Samman, Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Award and Tagore Akademi Ratna - one-time honour of Tagore Samman as a part of the ongoing commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore by the Sangeet Natak Akademy, National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama.
In August 2015, his 85th birthday was celebrated with a series of functions in Delhi and Jaipur by his disciple and daughter Madhumita Raut
Mayadhar Raut has received the following awards:
