Andhra Guv, CM, ex-CM condole death of classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy

(Photo: X/ N Chandrababu Naidu)

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy condoled the death of classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy.

In a message here on, Governor Nazeer expressed profound grief and sadness over the passing of Padma Vibhushan awardee Yamini Krishnamurthy, doyen of Bharatanatyam, in New Delhi.

“Yamini Krishnamurthy had a stellar reputation as a Bharatanatyam icon and won many awards,” he said, while conveying his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.

Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri S. Abdul Nazeer has expressed profound grief and sadness over the passing of Padma Vibhushan awardee Smt. Yamini Krishnamurthy, doyen of Bharatanatyam in New Delhi on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/thL4068PmT

— governorap (@governorap) August 3, 2024

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also condoled the death of Yamini Krishnamurthy.

భారత దేశం గర్వించదగిన నృత్యకారిణి, పద్మవిభూషణ్ యామినీ కృష్ణమూర్తి ఢిల్లీ అపోలో ఆసుపత్రిలో తుది శ్వాస విడిచారని తెలిసి తీవ్రమైన ఆవేదన చెందాను. 1940లో మదనపల్లెలో జన్మించిన ఆమె తిరుమల తిరుపతి దేవస్థానాల ఆస్థాన నర్తకిగా పని చేశారు. భరతనాట్యం, కూచిపూడి, ఒడిస్సీ నృత్యాలలో ఆమె… pic.twitter.com/t5K6qiGHO5

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) August 3, 2024

Former chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, while expressing grief over the demise of esteemed classical dancer Padma Vibhushan Dr Yamini Krishnamurthy, in a message remarked that Yamini Krishnamurthy left an indelible mark in the realm of classical dance with her unique style and extraordinary talent.

I’m deeply saddened to hear of the demise of Yamini Krishnamurthy garu, the celebrated exponent of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family in these difficult times. pic.twitter.com/iACVLeZrMk

— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) August 3, 2024

He further stated that her demise is an irreplaceable loss to the field of classical dance, and that all Telugu people can take pride in her achievements.

He also prayed for her soul to rest in peace.