Deepesh Hoskere Bharatanatyam Artist Profile

Introduction In Brief :

Deepesh Hoskere is a Bharatanatyam artiste and disciple of Natyachoodamani Nrithya Kala Bharathy Shri G. Ratheesh Babu and a Senior Scholarship holder by Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India. He has done his Diploma and M.A. in Bharatanatyam. He is awarded by several National Awards like Nrithya Bhooshan, Nrithya Shree Puraskaar, Natya Mayooram, Natya Kala Ratnakaar, Nritha Nrithya Shree Award, Nrithya Yuva Mani, Natya Kala Praveena and Sankardeva Yuva Nritya Sanmaan for his noteworthy performance in Bharatanatyam.

Detailed Profile :

Born on 23rd April 1990 at Kothamangalam (Kerala), Deepesh Hoskere hails from Karnataka. His parents discovered his interest in art and dance and started his Bharatanatyam education at an early age of 7 years. He had the opportunity of learning under gifted gurus. He was introduced to Bharatanatyam under the able tutelage of Smt. Darshana Atre at Indore, where he learned the basics and adavus. Then, he moved ahead and was introduced by her to Natya Choodamani, Nrithya Kala Bharathy Shri G. Ratheesh Babu, a disciple of Kalaimamani Padmashri Adayar K. Laxman, Chennai, who is a highly acclaimed and renowned dancer and continues to be totally involved in the art both as a teacher and a performer. Inspired by the devotion and dedication of guru and awed by the quality training, he started his training under the eminent teacher and continues to learn.

His on stage focus is on power, tension and athleticism, holding the dignity, restraint and originality of the performance. Technically correct, elastic and energetic movements defines his dance style. Dancing on rhythmic patterns, with firm poses, subtle expressions and being a part of ingenious choreography is his interest. A bharatanatyam performance which gives the experience of being a part of the geometrical neatness and beauty has always been his favorite. He practices dance as a very physical, athletic and a dynamic activity with tautness in movements and expressions. At the same time with the involvement in dance, incorporating different rasas and with pure bhakti, he seeks divine union.

He has completed his M.A. in Bharatanatyam from I.K.S.V.V. Khairagarh. He has done his Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications & done Diploma in Bharathanatyam from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishvavidyalaya, Khairagarh (C.G) and is undergoing training in Carnatic music. He aspires to study about Indian Classical Heritage in depth. Studying the life of great dancers and artists, learning from their experiences, he finds his way to achieve perfection.

NATIONAL AWARDS CONFERRED :-

He has been awarded with National Awards like :

 Nrithya Shree Puraskaar by Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrutik Sangh & UYSS, Cuttack.

 Nrithya Bhushan by Utkal Yuva Sanskrutik Sangh, Cuttack

 Natya Mayooram titles by Kalanilayam (Guntur) and Gana Mukundhapriya (Chennai) and at Nrithanrithyathi Fest 2014.

 Natya Kala Ratnakaar by Nataraja Music & Dance Academy, Vizag

 NrithaNrithyaShree Award by Nrithyathi Kalakshetram, Bhilai (C.G)

 Nrithya Yuva Mani Award by Utkal Yuva Sanskrutik Sangh, Cuttack.

 Natya Kala Praveena by Gana Mukundhapriya (Chennai).

 Sankaradeva Yuva Nritya Sanman 2015 by Manjary Dance Academy, Guwahati (A.P.).

Some Major Achievements (including the latest):-

• “Nattuvangam in performance of Bharatanatyam Exponent G. Ratheesh Babu at Chakradhar Samaroh 2015”, Raigarh (C.G.)

• Honoured with “Sankaradev Yuva Nritya Sanmaan 2015” at Rhythm Fest of Indian Classical Dances by Manjary Dance Academy at Guwahati (A.P.).

• Interviewed and Teleconferenced LIVE as Dance Expert Guest on the matters of “Beauty & Health benefits through Dance” on IBC24 News Channel.

• 1st position in Bharatanatyam Open Category of 60th All India Dance and Drama Competition 2015 organized by All India Artists Asso. Shimla- Mumbai at Shimla.

• 1st Position in Bharatanatyam Sr. category at KALANILAYAM’s All India Dance & Music Competition 2015 at Chilakaluripet, Guntur Dist., A.P.

• Felicitation at Brahma Sadhana Samaroh 2015 at Brahmanaad Academy, Mumbai.

• “Award of Excellence” at Nritya Basant International Cultural Carnival, Kathmandu, Nepal.

• “Award of Honour” at Natyanjali Fest, SNGDS, Bhilai.

• Felicitation at KINKINI FEST 2015, Ravindra Natya Mandir, by Sarfoji Raja Bhosale Center For Fine Arts.

• “Natya Kala Praveena Award 2015” at Natyanjali Fest Kapaleeshwara Temple, Chennai by Gana Mukundhapriya.

• “Nrithya Yuva Mani Puraskar 2015” by UYSS, Cuttack, Odisha.

• 1st position in Bharatanatyam Open Category of 12th All India Dance & Music Competition, Kerala Samajam Durg.

• 1st position in Bharatanatyam Open Category of 59th All India Dance and Drama Competition organized by All India Artists Asso. Shimla- Mumbai.

• 1st position in Bharatanatyam Open Category of 58th All India Dance and Drama Competition organized by All India Artists A