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Bio
Years Active: 2003 - Present
A disciple of Shrīmathi Nithyakalyāni Vaidyanāthan, Smt. Shruthipriyā ("shrú-thī-pri-yā") is a dynamic, seasoned and sought-after Bharatanātyam artiste & performer. Shruthipriyā has additionally been undergoing abhinayā training under the tutelage of Smt. Braghā Bessell, since 2009, as well as nattuvāngam tutelage from Dr G V Guru Bharadwaaj, since 2020.
Blessed with what can only be described as a disarming simplicity, true sincerity and an undying passion for fine arts since her very early years in the city of Chennai, in southern India - Shruthi, as she is also known - was initiated into dance at the tender age of 4, by Shri J. Suryanārayana Mūrthy.
Shruthipriyā has rendered numerous solo performances on leading stages and at sabhās all over India and around the world - in addition to working on productions under various renowned gurūs and as a "B"-graded artiste at Doordarshan, in India.
Some of the many luminaries & illustrious artists that Shruthi has had the privilege to work with, include Prof. C. V. Chandrasekhar, Leela Samson, Pandit Shri Birju Maharāj, Smt. Rhādhā, Smt. Mālavikā Sarukkai, Smt. Sāvitri Jagannātha Rao, Smt. Jayanthi Subramaniam, Smt. Anithā Guhā, Shri Jaikishore Mosalikanti, Smt. Narthaki Natarāj & Smt. Ambikā Buch.
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Notable mentions and testimonials in print.
Her Life & Soul
"Young dancer Shruthipriyā aims to make her rasikās feel what she feels, through Bharatanātyam"
- The Times of India
A Strong Rapport with the Audience
"Some people speak with their eyes. Others, with gestures. Shruthipriyā speaks with her whole being, displaying an unbridled enthusiasm for her art"
- The Hindu
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