About Kumudini Lakhia
Lived 1930 – 2025 (aged 94). Kumudini Lakhia was an Indian choreographer and dancer, known for Choreography and Kathak dance.
Personal life and death Lakhia met her future husband, Rajnikant Lakhia, while she was working with Ram Gopal's company in London. Rajnikant was then studying law at Lincoln's Inn and was also a musician who participated in the company's musical productions.
Choreographies "Variation in Thumri" (1969) "Venu Nad" (1970) "Bhajan" (1985) "Hori" (1970) "Kolaahal" (1971) "Duvidha" (1971) "Dhabkar" (1973) "Yugal" (1976) "Umrao Jaan" (1981) "Atah Kim" (1982) "Okha Haran" (1990) "Hun-Nari" (1993) "Golden Chains" (for Neena Gupt, London) "Sam Samvedan" (1993) "Samanvay" (2003) "Bhav Krida" (1999) "Feathered Cloth – Hagoromo" (2006) "Mushti" (2005)
Awards and honours Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1987 Padma Bhushan in 2010 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1982 Kalidas Samman for the year 2002-03 Sangeet Natak Akademi Tagore Ratna by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2011 Guru Gopinath Desiya Natya Puraskaram (2021) by Government of Kerala Padma Vibhushan for year 2025 for her contribution in the field of Art
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Who was Kumudini Lakhia?
Indian dancer and choreographer
When was Kumudini Lakhia born?
Kumudini Lakhia was born on 17 May 1930 in India.
When did Kumudini Lakhia die?
Kumudini Lakhia died on 12 April 2025 in Ahmedabad.
What was Kumudini Lakhia's occupation?
Kumudini Lakhia was a choreographer and dancer.
What was Kumudini Lakhia known for?
Kumudini Lakhia was known for Choreography and Kathak dance.
What nationality was Kumudini Lakhia?
Kumudini Lakhia was Indian.
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