Who was Kumudini Lakhia? PM Modi, President Murmu condole demise of Padma Vibhushan awardee and Kathak icon

Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia dies at 95

Lakhia was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian honour, on Republic Day this year.

Kumudini Lakhia: The woman who taught Kathak to speak anew

Lakhia passed away at 95, leaving a profound legacy that transformed classical dance into modern expression.

Who was Kumudini Lakhia? PM Modi, President Murmu condole demise of Padma Vibhushan awardee and Kathak icon

Kumudini Lakhia passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday in Ahmedabad. She was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan on Republic Day earlier this year. PM Narendra Modi and other leaders mourned her loss.

Renowned Kathak Dancer Kumudini Lakhia Passes Away, PM Modi Offers Tribute

Eminent Kathak exponent and founder of the Kadamb Centre for Dance, Kumudini Lakhia, passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday in Ahmedabad. A towering figure in Indian classical dance, Lakhia was living with her daughter, acclaimed dancer Maitreyi Hattangadi. Lakhia was recently conferred with the Padma Vibhushan on Republic Day this year in recognition of her lifelong dedication to Kathak. She had earlier been awarded the Padma Shri in 1987 and…

Kumudini Lakhia: Kathak Artist Who Gave Classical Dance A New Rhythm

Legendary Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia died on April 12 in Ahmedabad at 94. She was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, just this January. The veteran artist was recognised for mentoring generations of Kathak dancers and choreographers by carving contemporary paths in the age-old classical dance form. Lakhia also received the Padma Shri in 1987, the Padma Bhushan in 2010, and many other national awards.  Who was…

Kathak Legend Kumudini Lakhia Passes Away At 95 In Ahmedabad

Kumudini Lakhia, a pioneer in Kathak dance and one of India’s most respected classical choreographers, passed away at her residence in Ahmedabad on Saturday. She was 95 and had been suffering from age-related health issues for the past three months. Lakhia breathed her last around 11 am, confirmed Parul Thakore, administrator of the Kadamb Centre for Dance and Music, which Lakhia founded in 1964. Through Kadamb, she nurtured countless dancers an…