Kumudini Lakhia (1930–2024), the trailblazing Kathak exponent, revolutionized the classical form by challenging its reliance on narrative (katha) and literary content (sahitya), introducing abstraction, ensemble choreography, and contemporary themes.Trained under legends like Pt Sundar Prasad, Pt Shambhu Maharaj, and Pt Birju Maharaj, she brought a global perspective after touring Europe with Ram Gopal at 18.As… Read More »
Tamil actor and director Manoj Bharathiraja, the son of the iconic filmmaker Bharathiraja, sadly passed away from a heart attack at his home in Chetpet, Chennai, on March 25, 2025. His unexpected death at just 48 years old has plunged the Tamil film industry and his fans into deep mourning. Reports suggest that he had… Read More »
Arvind Singh Mewar, a proud descendant of the legendary Rajput king Maharana Pratap and the chairman of the HRH Group of Hotels, passed away at 81 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on March 16, 2025, after a long illness. His passing marks the end of a significant era for the House of Mewar, known for its dedication… Read More »
Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, a prominent classical singer and former Asthana Vidwan (court musician) of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), has unfortunately passed away from a heart attack at his residence in Tirupati. He was 76 years old. His passing marks the conclusion of an important chapter in Indian classical and devotional music, particularly in the popularization… Read More »
Renowned Odissi maestro Mayadhar Raut, often called the “Father of Odissi dance,” passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 92 in his home in Delhi. His family confirmed that he died peacefully due to old age. A recipient of the Padma Shri award, Raut played a crucial role in the revival and… Read More »