Maisnam Amubi Singh | |
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| Born | Manipur, India |
| Occupation | Classical dancer |
| Known for | Manipuri dance |
| Awards | Padma Shri Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
Maisnam Amubi Singh was an exponent of the Indian classical dance form ofManipuri,[1] and the founding supervisor of the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipuri Dance Academy.[2][3] Singh, who was credited with pioneering solo dance inManipuri,[2] was the first winner ofSangeet Natak Akademi award from the state ofManipur which he won in 1956.[4] He was honoured by theGovernment of India in 1970 withPadma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[5]
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