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“All our dance forms are based purely on our rich treasure of myths and legends. Though they are different, performance wise, the dancer’s emotion is the same” feels Dr. Draupadi Praveen, popular danseuse.
Born to Dr. N N Murali and Yogavathy Antharjanam in Kottarakkara, she started learning dance at the age of three. Draupadi who won the Kalathilakam title twice, for her performances in Bhratanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Ottanthullal, Kuchipidi, and Kathakali, in 1996 &97 she is now focusing on Bhratanatyam only.
Dr. Draupadi has trained in Baratanatyam from Guru Smt. Ganga Thampi and Smt. Indu Raman since the last 7 years, she is being guided by Guru smt. Lavanya Ananth. Drupadi is also well trained in Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Ottanthullal.
Achievements
She was awarded the prestigious title of Kalathilakam of Kerala by the Government of Kerala both in 1996 & 1997 in view of her allround excellence in the performing arts.
She has won classical dance competition at both the Zonal & National level in 1996 & 1997.
MBBS (Kerala University)
MFA in Bharatanatyam (Bharathidasan University)
She was awarded the Navarasa Yuva Prathibha award for her achievements in classical dance in 2006
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