Teejan Bai, the celebrated exponent of Pandavani – a traditional folk art form from Chhattisgarh that dramatizes episodes from the Mahabharata – died on Tuesday at the age of 70. The news was reported by The Hindu, which noted that Bai had been widely regarded as the foremost performer of the genre.
Bai had gained national and international recognition for her powerful storytelling and musical performances, bringing the mythic narratives of the Mahabharata to audiences across India and abroad. She was known for her distinctive vocal style and her ability to convey the emotional depth of the epic’s characters.
Her passing marks the loss of a key figure in preserving and popularizing Pandavani, a folk tradition that has faced challenges from modern entertainment forms and dwindling patronage.
Sources
– “Pandavani legend Teejan Bai dies at 70.” The Hindu, 28 July 2026. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pandavani-legend-teejan-bai-dies-at-70/article71185044.ece
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