Updated September 8th, 2019 at 11:42 IST
RIP Veeru Krishnan: Priyanka Chopra mourns Kathak dancer's death
'Raja Hindustani' actor and renowned Kathak guru Veeru Krishnan passed away on Saturday. Bollywood celebrities Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta Bhupathi mourn demise
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Renowned Kathak dancer and actor Veeru Krishnan breathed his last on Saturday, in Mumbai. He featured in films like 'Akele Hum Akele Tum', 'Raja Hindustani' and 'Ishq'. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra took to her Twitter handle to mourn the loss of his demise. She said that she learned to dance from him when she had 'two left feet'. She further highlighted that she has not only learned dance but more. Other Bollywood celebrities like Lara Dutta, Neetu Chandra and Athiya Shetty too remembered Krishnan and offered their condolences on social media. Read below -
You taught me to dance when I was two left feet. Your patience and passion for dance was so infectious that each one of us not only learned Kathak, but so much more from you. You will always be remembered Guruji. 🙏 #panditveerukrishnan https://t.co/pfQerVQgby
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra)
This is very sad news indeed. Prayers and heartfelt condolences to Guruji’s family. He really was an institution & his passion for kathak and patience with his students made him an exemplary teacher. #RIP #panditveerukrishnan https://t.co/LDoSh3Ok6G
— Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@LaraDutta)
omg, so sad and shocked to hear this. RIP guruji ✨🙏🏼 thank you for teaching us— hard work, discipline and to truly love the form of Kathak. https://t.co/6NvRtnb9ph
— Athiya Shetty (@theathiyashetty)
May you rest in peace #VeeruKrishnan Ji. You were one of the best Guru’s and I still remember all your Kathak lessons. My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. #RIP
— Neetu N Chandra (@Neetu_Chandra)
Thank you for all the laughs Veeru. May God rest your soul in peace. https://t.co/HMZAxjPJwo
— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta)
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Published September 8th, 2019 at 11:29 IST