Padma Vibhushan Awardee Teejan Bai Passes Away At 72, Chhattisgarh Mourns Loss Of Pandavani Legend
The Padma Vibhushan winner helped bring Chhattisgarh’s Pandavani tradition to audiences across Asia, Europe and beyond over a 50-year career.
- Legendary Pandavani performer and Padma Vibhushan recipient Teejan Bai passed away on Sunday at AIIMS Raipur, aged 72, ending an extraordinary career that transformed Chhattisgarh's traditional storytelling into a globally recognized cultural treasure.
- Born in Ganiyari on April 24, 1956, Bai challenged centuries-old conventions by becoming the first woman to perform Pandavani in the dynamic standing Kapalika style, a format previously associated only with male performers.
- Her legacy continues through more than 200 disciples, including Railway Protection Force inspector Taruna Sahu, who trained under the artist for 16 years and later sought her blessings in uniform.
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said Bai "had brought glory to Chhattisgarh across the entire country and the world," while musician Anup Ranjan Pandey called her the "living embodiment of India's soul."
- Bai remained steadfast in preserving Pandavani, often telling students, "Don't you give up on Pandavani." Her commitment ensures the centuries-old Mahabharata narration tradition will continue inspiring future generations.
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The Indian folk art world has suffered a major setback as renowned Pandavani singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Teejan Bai has passed away. She was 70 years old and had been suffering from age-related health problems for a long time. Teejan Bai shaped folk art throughout her life and established a unique identity in the field of Pandavani singing.
Padma Vibhushan Awardee Teejan Bai Passes Away At 72, Chhattisgarh Mourns Loss Of Pandavani Legend
Padma Vibhushan awardee and celebrated Pandavani artist Teejan Bai has passed away at the age of 72 in Raipur. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to the legendary folk performer.
Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai Pays Tribute to Padma Awardee Teejan Bai; Concludes 'Chintan Shivir' at IIM Raipur
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday paid a rich tribute to legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai, following her demise, stating that she brought global recognition to the state's culture. India News | Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai Pays Tribute to Padma Awardee Teejan Bai; Concludes 'Chintan Shivir' at IIM Raipur.
Pandwani exponent Teejan Bai passes away at 70
Pandwani folk singer Dr Teejan Bai Team News Riveting Raipur, July 5 Renowned Pandwani folk singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr Teejan Bai passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, on Saturday night. She was 70. AIIMS Raipur officials stated that she breathed her last at 3.15 am after battling prolonged age-related illnesses. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep grief over her demise, stat…
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