Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai passes away at 70; tributes pour in for Pandavani legend | TheBriefWire
Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai passes away at 70; tributes pour in for Pandavani legend
Published 5 July 2026 ยท india
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
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.
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 8:48 AM IST ยท Updated: July 5, 2026 โข 9:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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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.