Chandra Sekhar Bhanj was born in the year 1912. His birthplace was in
Baripada,
Orissa. He studied
Chhau, an Indian folk dance form, from his father, Bisweswara Bhanj, as well as from Bhabani Shankarjit, Jogendra Kunwar, and Raghunath Singh Chauhan. The ruling family of Mayurbhanj noticed his talent in dancing and employed him in the durbar troupe. He won great popularity as a member of the Dakshinsahi group. Following the dissolution of princely states after
Post Independence India, he taught disciples at the Chhau Training Centre in Baripada.
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(Last Updated on : 18/11/2011)