Gambhir Singh Mura

Gambhir Singh Mura (1930 – 9 November 2002) was an Indian tribal dancer known for his contributions to the tribal martial dance of Chhau.

[1][2] He was an exponent of the Purulia school of Chhau.

[3] Mura was born in a tribal family to Jipa Singh Mura[4] at Pitikiri Bamni village in Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

[5] He performed in many places such as England, France,[6] Japan and USA.

[5] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1981.