Renowned Pandwani Singer Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai Passes Away, Breathes Her Last at Raipur AIIMS
Renowned Pandwani singer and Padma Vibhushan recipient Teejan Bai passed away today at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raipur.
Her demise has cast a pall of gloom over the art world across Chhattisgarh and the entire nation.Photo: cottonbro studio / PexelsTeejan Bai was instrumental in bringing the Pandwani singing style to international prominence and captivated millions of listeners with her distinctive style.
Born in Ganiyari village, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, she adopted the Kapalik style of Pandwani, where she would not only sing but also enact the stories of the Mahabharata.Her powerful voice and emotive performances made her unique.
She carved out her own space as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated art form and elevated it to new heights.
Upon receiving the news of her passing, several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister and Governor of Chhattisgarh, expressed their profound grief.Photo: Alena Darmel / PexelsThe Chief Minister, in his condolence message, stated that Teejan Bai's passing is an irreparable loss to the field of art and culture.