Sambhunath is a well-known Chhau dancer from Aspara village in Purulia. Inspired and supported by his father, Anil Karmakar, he began performing as a child artist with the village troupe, where his talent quickly gained recognition. To refine his skills, he trained under Padma Shri Nepal Mahato. After several years of rigorous training, he formed […] read more
Binadhar Kumar is a veteran Chhau 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. read more
From Kharipahari village in the Barabazar block, Purulia, Debilal is a renowned dhol player and Chhau artist. Introduced to the stage at a very young age, he later trained at Dr. Sukhendu Biswas’s Royal Chhau Academy. His international performances span Russia, Thailand, Belgium, France, Iran, the USA, Brazil, and other countries. read more
Anil Mahato is a highly revered, veteran Chhau artist from Dubrajpur village of Purulia district. read more
A renowned Chhau performer from Bamnia, Purulia, Bhuban Kumar was inspired by his father, Prabhudas Kumar. He founded his own troupe in 1985 and created powerful productions such as Santhal Bidroho, Sidhu Kanu, and Kargil Juddha. He has performed extensively across India. read more
Hem Chandra Mahato of Palma, Purulia, is a pioneer of Manbhum Chhau. Trained from a very young age under the guidance of his father and grandfather, he became widely known for performances such as Mel Naach and Krishnalila. His lifelong dedication has given Manbhum Chhau a distinct and renewed identity. read more
Group: Naba Yubak Chau Nritya Party Guru Banshidhar Mahat is a leading exponent of the Manbhum style of Chhau from Anda village, Seraikela-Kharsawan district of Jharkhand. Trained under his father, he later joined Padma Shri Gambhir Singh Mura’s troupe as a lead performer. Renowned for portraying Lord Krishna, he has represented India at international festivals […] read more
Hem Chandra Mahato is a pioneer of Manbhum Chhau, whose contributions have given the tradition a new identity in Purulia. He began learning Chhau dance at the age of 12 from his father and grandfather. Dropping out of school in Class VIII, he devoted himself entirely to Chhau, practicing with his village team and quickly […] read more
Debilal, a renowned Chhau artist, learned the basics of dhol from his father, the late Shibu Karmakar, one of the finest players in the district. Introduced to the stage at a young age, he quickly gained recognition for his talent. He later joined Dr. Sukhendu Biswas’s Royal Chhau Academy, performing in India and internationally. Debilal […] read more
Sajal Dutta from Charida, Purulia, has been immersed in the art of Chhau Mask making since childhood. He learned the craft under the guidance of his father, his first guru, who strongly supported and nurtured his practice. Over the years, Sajal Dutta has participated in numerous national seminars and exhibitions, showcasing his work across the […] read more
