A veteran artisan from Charida, Triguni learned mask making from his father and grandfather at age 10. He works with younger artists and has exhibited in fairs across India and Norway. Contact: 9564811026
Born in 1960 in Kharipahari village, Barabazar block, Debilal is a renowned dhol player and Chhau artist. Introduced to the stage at 13, he later joined Dr. Sukhendu Biswas’s Royal Chhau Academy. His international performances span Russia, Thailand, Belgium, France, Iran, the USA, Brazil, and more. Contact: 9734095051
At 92, Hem Chandra Mahato from Palma village, Barabazar block, is a pioneer of Purulia Chhau. Beginning at age 12 under his father and grandfather’s guidance, he became known for performances like Mel Naach and Krishnalila. His dedication gave a new identity to Purulia Chhau. Contact: 9932667961
Guru Banshidhar Mahat is one of the foremost exponents of the Purulia style of Chhau, was born in 1950 in Anda village, Seraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, to Late Haru Mahat and Late Leelamoni Mahat. Trained initially by his father, he later joined Padma Shri Gambhir Singh Mura’s troupe, where he became one of the lead performers […]
Gouranga Dhal of Rengalbeda represents the new generation of Chhau gurus who blend scholarship with practice. With a Master of Performing Arts degree (2023), he trained under a range of eminent gurus — Trilochan Mohanta, Ramaniranjan Jena, Gouramohan Mohanta and Bhabani Biswal. Despite his academic focus, Gouranga is deeply rooted in the grassroots, offering training […]
From the small hamlet of Pithakutust, Dibar Naik’s journey reflects sheer perseverance. Though under-matric by formal education, he honed his art under Guru Sei Krishno Singh Mohanta, Guru Ramaniranjan Mohanta and Guru Achintya Kumar Behera at the Mayur Art Centre, Bhubaneswar. His performances have carried Mayurbhanj Chhau across India — from Kharavela Festival, Puri Beach […]
Born on 17 January 1975 in Lampani, Budheswar Murla grew up surrounded by folk rituals and rhythms. His formative training came under the stalwarts Guru Ramaniranjan Mohanta, Guru Sumanta Kumar Mohanta and Guru Achintya Kumar Behera. Recognised early for his talent, Budheswar received the Government of India’s scholarship for young workers in cultural fields (2002-03). […]
Born in Mananghuty village, Seraikela, Jharkhand, Guru Nanda Lal Kumhar learned Chhau music from his father and eminent Gurus of Seraikela. A master dhol player with over three decades of experience, he has performed across India and abroad, accompanying leading Chhau dance troupes. Known for his powerful rhythm and dedication, he continues to train young […]
Born on 3 January 1952 in Deogidih, Kharsawan, Jharkhand, is a noted Seraikela Chhau artist and founder of Shristi Chhau Nritya Kala Kendra. He has performed across India in cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, and Seraikela, before dignitaries including President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A dedicated teacher, he continues to train young rural and […]
A veteran Seraikela Chhau artist from a traditional family of Batidih, Seraikela, began his training at the age of eight under Padma Shri Guru Kedar Nath Sahu. A science graduate and trained classical vocalist, he has represented India in international festivals in France, South Korea, Indonesia, Italy, USSR, China, and Mongolia under ICCR. Recipient of […]
a renowned traditional Chhau musician from Seraikela, Jharkhand, has over three decades of experience in the unique art of Chhau music. Trained under legendary gurus including Padma Shri Kedar Nath Sahu and Padma Shri S.N. Singh Deo, he has performed widely across India and abroad, including at the SAARC Cultural Festival in New Delhi and […]
a distinguished Seraikela Chhau artist from Jharkhand, is the son of the legendary Padma Shri Guru Kedar Nath Sahu. Trained under eminent gurus including his father, he has over four decades of experience in teaching and performing Chhau. He has represented India in international festivals in France, USSR, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Mexico […]
a renowned Seraikela Chhau artist, was born in Seraikela, Jharkhand, to the legendary Padma Shri Guru Kedar Nath Sahu and Late Bhargabi Sahu. Growing up in a family devoted to Chhau, he was inspired by his father to pursue the art from an early age. A B.Com graduate, Guru Bijay served as Senior Instructor at […]
34 years Sambhu is a well known Chhau 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 […]
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 […]
Veteran Chhau artist Bhuban Kumar is a Chhau dancer was born in 1962 at bamnia village of Jhalda II block in Puruliia . His father Late Prabhudas Kumar was a well-known chhau artist of the district. Bhuban Kumar inspired by his father and started to practice dance at the age of 12. Since then his […]
Debilal, a renowned chhau artist of the district was born on 22nd October 1960 in the village Kharipahari of Barabazar Block. His father late Shibu Karmakar was one of the finest dhol player in the district. Debilal started his basics from his father and gradually involved in this profession as well. His father introduced him […]
Falguni Sutradahar is a very well known artist in mask making work. He is always in search of new creative in his work . Apart from the traditional mask, he introduced many new creative’s which were being praised by many people. He participated in many state and national fair exhibitions not only to sell his […]
Triguni Sutradhar lives in the village charida of Bagmundi block in Puruliia district. He is a mask making artist and learnt this work from his father and grandfather when he was 10 years old. Currently he is 55 years old and continuing his work with the other young artists of his family. Triguni Travelled many […]
Sajal Dutta 51 years of age resides in the village charida and learnt the mask making work from his childhood. He father was the guru who supported him lot to practice this craft making work. He attended in many national seminar and exhibitions to showcase their product. His in-depth knowledge of this work acclaimed by […]
Parimal, 35 year of age, known as an efficient chaw mask maker lives in the village charida of Bagmundi block in Puruliia district. To learn this work he was guided by his father Bimal Dutta at the age of 7. This young artist can able to develop different type of mask and the people who […]
Dharmendra Sutradhar, 33, started making masks when he was 10 years old. Mask making is a traditional craft for him and many other artists living in Charida village, Purulia. He makes traditional masks meant for Chhau dance and several innovative masks based on varied themes. Dharmendra has made masks on literary works like Tasher Desh, […]
Jagannath Choudhury is a leading Chau dancer from Maldi village of Purulia.
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.
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.
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.
Kartik Singh Mura is an eminent Chau artist from Purulia district. He learnt Chau dance from his father, legendary Chau artist and Padma Shri award winner Gambhir Singh Mura.
Anil Mahato is a highly revered, veteran Chau artist from Dubrajpur village of Purulia district.
Baghambar Singh Mura is a leading, veteran Chau dancer from Gobindapur village of Baghmundi block in Purulia district.
