Veteran Odissi Dancer Malavika Mohanty Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 19 Mar 2026

Renowned Odissi classical dancer and Padma Shri awardee Malavika Mohanty passed away peacefully due to natural age-related causes in Bhubaneswar. She dedicated her life to popularizing traditional Indian dance across international platforms.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She established a prominent dance academy in Odisha in 1985.
  • She was honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2005.
  • The cultural community mourned the loss of a dance legend.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Malavika Mohanty.
  • Dance Form: Odissi.
  • Award: Padma Shri.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Malavika Mohanty, who passed away recently, was a highly acclaimed exponent of which Indian classical dance form?

Correct Answer: Odissi

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Odissi Dance

  • Origin - Odisha
  • Key Elements - Tribhangi and Chowk postures