Durga Charan Ranbir
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Durga Charan Ranbir | |
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| Born | March 1, 1951 Odisha, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Masters in Music, Utkal University; Nrutyacharya Course, Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Bhubaneswar |
| Occupation(s) | Odissi dancer, choreographer, guru |
| Known for | Promotion and teaching of Odissi dance |
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Durga Charan Ranbir is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for his contribution to the field of Odissi dance. He is recognised for preserving the traditional elements of the dance form while also training numerous students through his institution and performances across India and abroad. In 2025, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for his contribution to the arts.[1][2][3][4][5]
Career
[edit]Durga Charan Ranbir has played a significant role in popularising Odissi, one of the eight classical dance forms of India. As a performer, choreographer, and teacher, he has worked towards maintaining the classical purity of Odissi while exploring creative choreography grounded in tradition. He has participated in prestigious dance festivals, including the International Odissi Dance Festival and Guru Pranam Utsav.[6][7]
He is also known for mentoring young dancers and choreographing productions that have been performed at national and international platforms. Ranbir has received multiple accolades for his contributions to Indian classical arts, including the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award in 2014.[8]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Padma Shri, 2025 – awarded by the Government of India for distinguished service in the field of art.[9][10][11]
- Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award, 2014[12]
Legacy
[edit]Ranbir’s efforts have contributed to the wider appreciation and institutionalisation of Odissi dance. His work as a guru has produced a generation of accomplished performers, and his choreographic works are often cited for their balance of tradition and innovation.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Krishna, Anita Ratnam (June 2003). "In conversation with Durga Charan Ranbir". Narthaki. Narthaki.com. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "DURGA CHARAN RANBIR – Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee (Odissi dance)" (PDF). Sangeet Natak Akademi. Ministry of Culture, Government of India. 2005. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "Guru Sri Durga Charan Ranbir". Centre for Cultural Resources & Training. Ministry of Culture, Government of India. n.d. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
Date of Birth/Age, March 1, 1951; Education: Masters in Music, Utkal University…
- ^ "'Feel blessed': Odissi dancer Durga Charan Ranbir on being conferred with Padma Shri". ANI News. Asian News International. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "'Feel blessed': Odissi dancer Durga Charan Ranbir on being conferred with Padma Shri". MSN. Microsoft. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "Interview with Durga Charan Ranbir". The Hindu. 16 January 2015.
- ^ "Guru Pranam Utsav 2025: A classical dance festival".
- ^ "Harmohan Khuntia, Durga Charan Ranbir receive GKCM Award".
- ^ "President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Awards 2025". Press Information Bureau. 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 Notification" (PDF).
- ^ "President Droupadi Murmu honours Odissi maestro Durga Charan Ranbir with Padma Shri".
- ^ "Harmohan Khuntia, Durga Charan Ranbir receive GKCM Award".