Another sad news has shocked the people of the entertainment industry. Famous Bharatnatyam artist Yamini Krishnamurthy died on August 3 at the age of 84. Krishnamurthy’s manager and secretary Ganesh has informed PTI Bhasha about this. Yamini Krishnamurthy’s fans and people from the industry are paying emotional tribute to her by sharing posts on social media. At the same time, after receiving the news of her death, the Sangeet Natak Academy has also shared an emotional note with a photo paying tribute to her on its x account.
Yamini Krishnamurthy died due to this reason
Famous Bharatnatyam dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy was battling illness for a long time and today she finally said goodbye to the world forever. She died in Apollo Hospital due to age-related diseases. Secretary Ganesh told PTI, “She was suffering from age-related problems and was undergoing treatment for the last seven months. She was shifted to the ICU a few days ago due to severe discomfort.” Krishnamurthy’s body will be brought to her institute ‘Yamini School of Dance’ at 9 am on Sunday, August 4.
Yamini Krishnamurthy’s last rites
No information has been received yet about the last rites of Yamini Krishnamurthy. Krishnamurthy has two sisters. The news of Yamini Krishnamurthy’s death has mourned the industry. She was brought up in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. She had the honour of being the Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer) of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. She was also famous among the people as the torch bearer of the ‘Kuchipudi’ dance form.
About Yamini Krishnamurthy
Bharatnatyam artist Yamini Krishnamurthy was only 17 years old when she entered the world of Bharatnatyam. She was also honored for her excellent contribution in the field of dance. She was awarded Padma Shri in 1968, Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the country’s second highest civilian honor ‘Padma Vibhushan’ in 2016.
