– Yamini Krishnamurthy, a renowned Bharatanatyam maestro, started learning dance at a young age in Chidambaram, inspired by temple sculptures of Nataraja
– Her father, a Sanskrit scholar, supported her interest in dance and she trained under various teachers in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi
– She received prestigious awards such as Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan for her contributions to classical dance
– Yamini lived in New Delhi and ran the institute Nritya Kaustubha, known for her elegant stage presence and expressive eyes
– She performed her first solo at 17 and was known for her collaboration with other renowned dancers like Pandit Birju Maharaj and Ustad Bismillah Khan.