Teejan Bai, Pandavani legend, dies at 70 after prolonged illness, PM Modi pays tribute

Padma Vibhushan awardee Teejan Bai, the legendary Pandavani singer who took Chhattisgarh's centuries-old storytelling tradition to audiences across the world, passed away at 3:15 am on Sunday while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Hospital in Raipur. She was 70 years old. 

Teejan Bai had been battling a prolonged illness and had been admitted to the hospital since May 27. Doctors at AIIMS Raipur confirmed her death. Her passing has left the art and cultural fraternity, as well as



countless admirers across the country, in mourning.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the late singer. 'I am deeply saddened by the passing of the renowned Pandavani singer Teejan Bai ji. Through her grand performances, she gave this folk art form of Chhattisgarh a unique identity across the world. Her departure is an irreplaceable loss to the world of art and culture. In this hour of grief, my condolences are with her family and admirers. Om Shanti!' read his X post.