The demise of Kuchipudi exponent Dr Sobha Naidu at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Wednesday has shocked many, including Telugu film personalities.
Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu wrote, “ప్రముఖ కూచిపూడి న్యత్యకళాకారిణి, ప్రతిభావంతురాలు డా. శోభానాయుడు పరమపదించడం విచారకరం. సత్యభామ, పద్మావతి లాంటి పాత్రలకు తమ నృత్యంతో ప్రాణం పోసిన ఆమె, వందలాది మంది నృత్య కళాకారులను తీర్చిదిద్దారు.
#SobhaNaidu.”
Chiranjeevi posted, “Eminent Kuchipudi dance exponent Padma Shri Smt.Shobha Naidu garu’s untimely passing is deeply saddening. It is a huge loss to all of us and to the Telugu cultural art fraternity.”
The mega star added: “She carried the legacy of the legend and her mentor Sri.Vempati China Satyam garu, incredibly well.” “Being a great dancer herself, I felt it was an honor when she appreciated my classical dance act in the film ‘Shubhalekha’,” he further said.
Chiranjeevi went on to say, “She had the opportunity to pursue a glittering career in films, but instead chose to dedicate herself to the Kuchipudi art form as she felt that was her calling.”
On one of her recent videos, he said, “When I saw it, I immediately called her and congratulated her for her untiring efforts to use the art form for the well being of the society. I salute her for her tremendous services to Indian / Telugu culture.”
Gopi Mohan posted, “Famous Kuchipudi Dancer ,
Padmasri Awardee ,
Dr #SobhaNaidu garu is no more.
Telugu people will remember her dedicated passion in Kuchipudi Dance .”
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