Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai passes away at 70; Folk art world mourns loss of legendary Pandavani exponent
India mourns the loss of Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai, a legendary Pandavani artist, who passed away at 69 after a prolonged illness. Hospitalized for breathing difficulties and weakness, her condition deteriorated at AIIMS, Raipur. Bai, a pioneer of the Mahabharata storytelling tradition, was celebrated for her dedication to preserving folk art, earning numerous prestigious awards throughout her illustrious career.
India mourns the loss of Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai, a legendary Pandavani artist, who passed away at 69 after a prolonged illness. Hospitalized for breathing difficulties and weakness, her condition deteriorated at AIIMS, Raipur. Bai, a pioneer of the Mahabharata storytelling tradition, was celebrated for her dedication to preserving folk art, earning numerous prestigious awards throughout her illustrious career.
