Deepika Reddy is Telangana Sangeetha Nataka Academy’s new chair

Hyderabad: Acclaimed Kuchipudi dancer Deepika Reddy was appointed as the chairwoman of the Telangana Sangeetha Nataka Academy by the Youth Advancement of Tourism and Culture Department here on Monday.

A press release issued by the department stated that Reddy is appointed as the chairman for a period of two years.

Reddy is the recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi award and Kala Ratna award.

Reddy has been dancing for the last four decades. Currently, she runs a dance school named Deepanjali in the city.