Renowned Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi Dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy Passes Away at 84

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Renowned Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy passed away at 84 in Apollo Hospital.

An Overview of the News

• Yamini Krishnamurthy was born on December 20, 1940 in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh.

• She trained in Bharatanatyam from Rukmini Devi Arundale at Kalakshetra and also learnt Kuchipudi and Odissi.

• She was also adept at Carnatic singing and the Veena.

Achievements and Honors

• Awarded Padma Shri (1968), Padma Bhushan (2001), and Padma Vibhushan (2016).

• Received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1977.

• Known for adding power, beauty, and glamour to Bharatanatyam.

Tributes

• Former students and fellow dancers, including Rama Vaidyanathan and Sonal Mansingh, paid tribute to her dedication and impact.

• Condolence messages from notable figures like former Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and Kuchipudi couple Raja and Radha Reddy.