Karaikal Natesa Dandayudhapani Pillai Karaikal Natesa Dandayudhapani Pillai is considered by many as one of the leading experts of Bharatnatyam. He received Padmashri award in 1971 for his contribution in dance.He received many awards like Natyacharya, Kalaimamani, Natyakalachakravarthy. His book is called “ Aadal Isai Amudam”. Details Birth 14 July 1921 Father A.K. Natesa Pillai Place Karaikal Puducherry, India Death 12 October 1974 Spouse Chandra Dandayudhapani Pillai Children Dr. Uma Anand Brother Dhakshinamoorthhy Pillai His Work : He joined Kalashetra as a teacher where he taught for a number of years. He was known to authored many compositions. He was a dance choreographer in many Telegu, Tamil and Hindi films. He founded Sri Rama Nataka Niketan in Chennai in 1967. He always said ,” I am not interested in accumulating wealth from my artistic commitments. My mission is to leave behind a treasure trove of Knowledge that can never perish”. He was obsessed with co