Chinna Ponnusamy Padayatchi was an Indian stage

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, playwright, dancer and teacher of theatrical arts. Notable among his students was Sivaji Ganesan, Shivaji Ganesan.

Early life

Padayatchi was born in Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu.

Acclaim

Sivaji Ganesan, Shivaji Ganesan, one of his notable students in theatrical arts said "My teacher (''Chinna Ponniswamy Padayachi of Chidambaram'') taught me Bharatanatyam, Bharatnatyam, acting, body movements... Practically everything. Padayachi, was himself an outstanding stage actor. And he learnt in an atmosphere that was reminiscent of an ashram school."

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