“In that era, she courageously chartered her own course in dance — in form, in presentation, and in costumes, influencing ...

Kumudini Lakhia entered the world at a time when women in the performing arts were bound by unspoken rules and visible walls.

"I love kathak. I'm growing, I'm learning," the veteran dancer, who has died at the age of 94, had told INDIA TODAY ...

Lakhia was awarded  Padma Shri in 1987 and Padma Bhushan in 2010. Padma Vibhushan was also announced for her earlier this ...

The celebrated artiste was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan on Republic Day this year in recognition of her lifelong ...

Renowned Kathak exponent and Padma Bhushan awardee Kumudini Lakhia passed away, leaving behind a towering legacy in the world ...

She was conferred the Padma Vibhushan on Republic Day this year in recognition of her lifelong dedication to Kathak ...

International Kathak performer Nayantara Parpia recently visited Lucknow to perform for the first time in the city of one of her gurus, Pandit Birju Maharaj. Nayantara Parpia(Photo:Deepak Gupta/HT ...

the guru of Akram Khan (and a BBC Young Dancer Judge), has been teaching Kathak in the UK and internationally for over 50 years. Pratap-ji’s guru, the unrivalled, ageless Birju Maharaj comes ...

Play The second recording features three celebrated Kathak dancers in different roles – well-known dancer Gopi Krishna accompanied by the inimitable Birju Maharaj on the tabla and the virtuosic ...

Kumudini Lakhia passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday in Ahmedabad. She was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan on Republic ...