INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Veteran Sri Lankan traditional dancer, choreographer and teacher, Deshamanya Dr
Vajira Chitrasena has passed away at the age of 92.Vajira and her husband Chitrasena are known for their close bond with India and for their
contributions in strengthening the ties between the two countries in the field of arts
honorable recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award for her achievement in arts in January 2020 and the award was given by Indian
President Ram Nath Govind during the Padma Awards Investiture Ceremony which was held on 8 November 2021.
