The New Indian Express | Maya Rao Brought Kathak to City The New Indian Express BANGALORE: Veteran Kathak artiste, choreographer and Sangeet Natak Akademi award winner Maya Rao (86) passed away following a massive cardiac arrest on Sunday night. Maya Rao, popularly known as Maya Di, is survived by her daughter Madhu ... Pioneering dancer and a much-loved mentor Thank you for the dance, Maya didi Renowned Kathak dancer Maya Rao dead |