Indian dance legend Astad Deboo, greatest identified for marrying Kathak and Kathakali into a special kind died at 73.
Scores of celebs, politicians and other eminent personalities paid tribute to the dance pioneer on Twitter.
Anupam Kher wrote, “World of modern dance has lost a pioneer and India has lost a cultural treasure. Dearest #AstadDeboo it was a privilege to know you. Will miss your art, warm persona and your infectious smile! Rest in peace my friend!! #OmShanti”
“This is too shocking!! What a dancer !!what a human!! May you rest in peace ASTAD DEBOO!!,” wrote Manoj Bajpayee.
Here are some much more tweets on the microblogging internet site.