Gambhir Singh Mura | |
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Born | 2 March 1930 Pitikiri Bamni,
Purulia,
West Bengal, India |
Died | 9 November 2002(2002-11-09) (aged 71–72) |
Occupation | Tribal dancer |
Known for | Chhau dance |
Parent | Jipa Singh Mura |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Gambhir Singh Mura (1930 – 9 November 2002) was an Indian tribal dancer known for his contributions to the tribal martial dance of Chhau. [1] [2] He was an exponent of the Purulia school of Chhau. [3]
Mura was born in a tribal family to Jipa Singh Mura [4] at Pitikiri Bamni village in Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. [5] He performed in many places such as England, France, [6] Japan and USA. [5] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1981. [7]