Portrait photo of Neila Satyalingam



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Born in Colombo, Neila’s journey in Indian classical dance began at just five. Mastering forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, and Manipuri, she earned a gold medal at the All Ceylon Dance Festival in 1954.


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