Who was Kumudini Lakhia? PM Modi, President Murmu Condole Download of Padma Vibhushan Awardes and Kathak Icon | Today news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the loss of Kathak icon Kumudini Lakhia on Saturday and regarded her as an excellent cultural icon. Premier Modi said her passion for Kathak and Indian Classical Dances is reflected in her ‘remarkable work over the years’. The prime minister also called her a ‘true pioneer’, adding that his generations of dancers ‘cherished’. Her contributions will still be cherished, he said. ‘The deeply grieving about the passing of Kumudini Lakhia Ji, who made a mark as an excellent cultural icon. Her passion for Kathak and Indian Classical Dances was reflected in her remarkable work. ‘ A true pioneer also fed generations of dancers. Her contributions will still be cherished. Droupadi Murmu also conquered the loss of the Padma Shri Award -winning and said Kumundini Lakhia “transformed” the way Kathak Dance was offered. ‘Sad to learn about the death of the leading Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia Ji. Honor with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, Lakhia Ji has trained many students and Mentor through Kadamb Center for Dance. Her family, friends and admirers, “Murmu’s office said in an X -mail. The Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat also took to X to mourn Kumudini Lakhia’s death.” Shradhanjali to Kathak legend Kumudini Lakhia Ji. Kathak -Vocabulary remains unmatched. 1987 and the Padma Bhushan crowned in 2010, along with several other prestigious honors during her illustrious career. group age. She started her Kathak training at the age of 7, but Kumudini Lahia’s Kathak career started with Ram Gopal when he toured the West and brought the world’s attention to Indian dance forms. She was trained by Maestros of the Jaipur Gharana and Pandit Shambhu Maharaj, and over time developed as a seasoned dancer and choreography pioneer. After delivering solo performances for two decades, Lakhia started Kadamb Center for Dance in Ahmedabad in 1967. By 1973, she was working on full -time choreography. Kumudini Lakhia is known for her choreographs involving several people, unlike in the traditional Kathak dance, where it is usually a solo performances. Her most famous choreographies include Dhabkar (Pulse), Yugal (The Duet) and Atah Kim (Where Now?) First Published: 12 Apr 2025, 06:44 pm Ist