Sudharani Raghupathy

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Sudharani Raghupathy is a notable Indian classical dancer. She received Padma Shri in 1988 and Central Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 1984. She is the author of Laghu Bharatam, a handbook for Bharatanatyam Dance. She is the Founder and Trustee of Sree Bharatalaya, Chennai. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Profiles - Sudharani Raghupathy: 60 years of dance".
  2. "Sruti Magazine: Sudharani Raghupathy is 68 today". 21 March 2012.