C.K.Balagopalan was an Indian choreographer, dancer and dance teacher, born in 1939, who died in 2019.
Biography
C.K. Balagopalan (4 September 1939 – 24 August 2019) was an Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and teacher renowned for his contributions to Bharatanatyam and Kathakali. A prominent figure associated with the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai, he gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Hanuman in the institution's dance-drama productions of the Ramayana. His artistry, dedication, and versatility made him a celebrated name in the Indian classical dance community.
Contemporaries
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Indian dancer (1938–2022)
Uma Rama Rao
dancer and choreographer (1938–2016)
Darshana Jhaveri
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M. B. Shetty
Stunt and action choreographer
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dancer
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