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Deboo is noted for creating a modern dance vocabulary that was uniquely Indian. The Indian classical exponent was known for creating a beautiful blend of two very vibrant dance styles, Kathak and Kathakali. Image via Twitter
Mumbai: Contemporary Indian dancer Astad Deboo, renowned for marrying Kathak and Kathakali into a unique form, died here on 10 December, his family said. He was 73. He left us in the early hours of 10 December, at his home in Mumbai, after a brief illness, bravely borne, the family announced on social media. He leaves behind a formidable legacy of unforgettable performances combined with an unswerving dedication to his art, matched only by his huge, loving heart that gained him thousands of friends and a vast, number of admirers, it said.
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