Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the passing of classical dancer Padma Vibhushan Dr Yamini Krishnamurthy on Sunday. He took to X to post, “Pained by the passing away of Dr Yamini Krishnamurthy. Her excellence and dedication to Indian classical dance have inspired generations and left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. She has worked greatly to enrich our heritage. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Krishnamurthy displayed extraordinary skill in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, achieving the peak of these classical dance forms. She was admitted to Apollo Hospital due to a range of ongoing medical issues and passed away on Saturday afternoon. According to a statement from the hospital, she was under the care of a multi-disciplinary team led by Dr Sunil Modi. “Despite the team’s best efforts, Dr. Krishnamurthy passed away this afternoon. We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Krishnamurthy,” Apollo Hospital said on Saturday.
Yamini Krishnamurthy, born on December 20, 1940, was an accomplished dancer in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. She was honored with the Padma Shri in 1968, the Padma Bhushan in 2001, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016, which are some of India’s highest civilian awards. Additionally, she was honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1977.
