Gaddam Sammaiah | |
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 Gaddam Sammaiah in 2021 | |
| Born | Gaddam Sammaiah (1958-01-05) 5 January 1958 (age 66) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Chindu Yakshaganam |
| Spouse | Sriranjani |
| Children | Somaraju, Himagiri, Muralikrishna |
| Honors | Padma Shri (2024) |
Gaddam Sammaiah is an Chindu Yakshaganam theatre artist from Jangaon in Telangana. He has been performing this art form for over five decades, with more than 19,000 shows addressing social issues such as total literacy and environmental protection through his art. Sammaiah founded Chindu Yaksha Kalakarula Sangham and Gaddam Sammaiah Yuva Kala Kshetram to promote this art.[1]
In 2024 Government of India awarded him with Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India.[2][3][4]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Gaddam Sammaiah was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2024 on the eve of the 75th Republic Day celebrations, India's fourth-highest civilian award for his outstanding contribution to the arts and society.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ The Economic Times (26 January 2024). "Tribal environmentalist among 34 not so well known people awarded Padma Shri". Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ The News Minute (26 January 2024). "Five artists from Telangana conferred Padma Shri". Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ The Times of India (26 January 2024). "Yakshaganam, Burra Veena and Harikatha artistes bag Padma Shri". Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Telangana Today (27 January 2024). "Happy to receive Padma Shri for this ancient, endangered art form: Chindu Yakshaganam theatre artist Gaddam Sammaiah". Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ The Hindu (26 January 2024). "Five from Telangana, three from Andhra Pradesh in Padma Awards 2024 list". Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Deccan Chronicle (27 January 2024). "Padma Shri Honorees from TS and AP: Triumph of Art and Tradition". Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.