Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia passed away:
Renowned Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia passed away recently at the age of 94.The term Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Katha’, meaning ‘story’. Kumudini Lakhia challenged the classical notion that Kathak must always revolve around storytelling based on mythological or literary themes like Radha-Krishna or Shiva-Parvati.She believed in “art for art’s sake”, focusing on movement, rhythm, and form over narrative content.It originated as a temple performance where stories from scriptures were enacted and evolved into a court dance during the Mughal period.
