| Real Name | K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai |
| Nickname | Vaadyar (Guru) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date of Birth | 14 July 1921 |
| Age | 104 Years |
| Birth Place | Karaikal, French India (now Puducherry, India) |
| Hometown | Karaikal, Puducherry |
| Nationality | Indian |
| School / College | Trained in music and dance under family and gurus |
| Parents | Children – Dr. Uma Anand and others |
| Spouse | Chandra Dandayudhapani Pillai |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Hobbies | Music, dance, teaching |
Karaikal Natesa Dandayudhapani Pillai was born on 1921-07-14 in Karaikal, then part of French India. Coming from a family of...
He was awarded Padma Shri, Kalaimamani, and Natyakala Chakravarthy titles.
Founded his own style of Bharatanatyam, now widely practiced.
Was both a musician and dancer,...
