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Binadhar Kumar

Binadhar Kumar is a veteran Chau dancer who began dancing at the age of 14. He has learnt from his father Ramnath Kumar who was a noted dancer and his Guru.   read more

Hem Mahato

92 years Hem Chandra Mahato is a pioneer of Puruliia chau. He is from Palma village of Barabazar Block. His immense contribution provided a new identity in Puruliia chau . He learnt chau dance from his father and grandfather both at the age of 12. Being dropped out in class VIII, he emphasized more to […]   read more

Biren Kalindi

Biren Kalindi is a leading Natua & Chau dance artist from Purulia. He leads a troupe named Biren Kalindi Chau Nach Gosthi. He is also an expert player of traditional musical instruments.   read more

Sambhunath Karmakar

34 years Sambhu is a well known Chau dancer, was born in Aspara village in Bandwan block of Puruliia district. His father Anil Karmakar inspired and provided him support to dance in their village team. Being a child artist Sambhu performed very well and his intention to be a chau Artist was gradually developed. People […]   read more

Mousumi Choudhury

Mousumi is a leading woman Chau dancer from Maldi village of Purulia. She inspired other girls of the region to join the traditional dance forms which is dominated by men.    read more

Jagannath Choudhury

Jagannath Choudhury is a leading Chau dancer from Maldi village of Purulia.   read more