Shri Brajabashimayum Gopal Sharma - Gouraleela
- Manipur State Akademi Awards 2014 -
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Shri Brajabashimayum Gopal Sharma - Gouraleela
SHRI BRAJABASHIMAYUM GOPAL SHARMA
Akademi Award: Traditional Theatre (Gouraleela)
Born in 1945 at Kwakeithel Leimakhujam Leikai, Imphal, Shri Brajabashimayum Gopal Sharma is a well-known artiste and guru of Goura Leela and Gostha Leela - the traditional religious plays centering around the life of Lord Gauranga Mahaprabhu.
From an early age, Shri Sharma exhibited an inclination towards spirituality which drew him closer to those art forms that evoke religious fervour such as Goura Leela and Ras Leela.
Initially he started learning Goura Leela under the guidance of his father Guru B. Thakurdhon Sharma and Guru S. Ibomch Singh and later under Guru Manimacha Devi and Guru Th. Brindashabi Devi.
He also took up lessons in Meitei Pung and Classical Manipuri Dance, which have helped him in shaping up his career as a Rashdhari of Goura Leela.
Presently he is acting as the Rashdhari of various temples such as Shri Shri Bijoy Govinda Temple, Shri Shri Ramji Prabhu Temple, ISKCON Temple etc. which also act as an institution of sacred art forms.
He has also toured several places of the country and has also participated in various seminars and workshops.
For his eminence and contribution to Manipuri traditional theatre, Shri Brajabashimayum Gopal Sharma is bestowed with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
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o Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2014 ceremony at MCA on on 28th January 2018
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This article was posted on April 17, 2018.
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