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Veteran Kathak Maestro Pandit Rajendra Chaturvedi Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 03 Apr 2026

Highly revered Kathak exponent and Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Rajendra Chaturvedi passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in Lucknow. He dedicated his entire life to the relentless preservation and global promotion of the Lucknow Gharana style of Kathak.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He established a deeply reputed international Kathak academy in 1980.
  • He was a recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship.
  • The classical arts community mourned the immense loss of a cultural titan.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Rajendra Chaturvedi.
  • Field: Classical Dance.
  • Dance Form: Kathak.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Pandit Rajendra Chaturvedi, who passed away recently, was a highly revered maestro associated with which Indian classical dance form?

Correct Answer: Kathak

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Kathak

  • Origin - North India
  • Major Gharanas - Lucknow, Jaipur, Benares