Rajkumari Thambalsana Devi
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2013
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Rajkumari Thambalsana Devi
SMT. RAJKUMARI THAMBALSANA DEVI
Akademi Award: Dance (Creative Dance)
Bom in 1949, Smt. Rajkumari Thambalsana Devi of Khurai Lairikyengbam Leikai, Imphal, is one of the noted creative dance artistes who also excels in Classical Manipuri Dance. Trained in both practical and theoretical aspects of dance she is one of the most accomplished artistes of creative dance around.
Smt. Thambalsana Devi received her first lessons in Manipuri Dance from the young age of 10 years under the watchful eyes of several renowned gurus including Guru T. Amudon Sharma, Gum Bipin Singh, Guru Lokeshwor Singh etc. She also sat under the feet of Guru G. Surchand Sharma to receive lessons in theoretical aspects of dance.
Later she completed Diploma and PG Diploma course in Ras from JNMDA, Imphal, the institute where she worked as senior dance artiste. Her tryst with several legendary gurus at the institute including Guru R.K. Priyogopalsana and Guru Th. Babu Singh further shaped her artistic career.
As a dance artiste, Smt. Thambalsana Devi has toured the length and breadth of the country and countries abroad to participate in major dance festivals and cultural events.
Besides ballets, she has also presented several Classical Manipuri Solo Dance items. Her natural charm and confidcnce add to the beauty of her performances which are acclaimed by general audience and critics alike. Her contribution to Manipuri dance also goes beyond her performances.
She has authored a book in English entitled The Essence of Geeta Govindam. She is also a recipient of various honours including Bharat Excellence Award and Nritya Bhusan, conferred by Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal.
For her imminence and contribution in the field of Manipuri Dance, Smt. Rajkumari Thambalsana Devi is honoured with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
* Daniel Chabungbam provided this information to e-pao.net
This article was posted on March 19, 2016.
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