Kanaka Raju
Kanaka Raju is an Indian Gussadi dancer. In 2021, he received the Padma Shri award from the Indian government for his contribution to the arts. Early life
Raju is from Marlavai village, Jainoor, in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district. Career
Raju has been teaching Gussadi dance for more than forty years. In 1981, he performed in the Republic Day parade. He is chief dance master of Kanaka Raju School of Gusadi dance. Awards
 Padma Shri in 2021

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Living people
Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts
Year of birth missing (living people)