Yamini Krishnamurthy

Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy an Indian classical danceress.

Sangeet Natak Akademi award recipient.

She played a major role in reviving and popularizing classical dance in post-Independence India.

Her performances set high technical standards, and she became a cultural icon beyond regional boundaries.

She was proficient in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi, and her Kuchipudi performances gained wide recognition in India and abroad.
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