Tribute to Madhumita Raut: Celebrated Odissi Dancer Passes Away at 59

Madhumita Raut, a celebrated Odissi dancer, has sadly passed away at the age of 59 due to a cardiac arrest. Known for her remarkable contributions to the dance form, she received numerous accolades throughout her career. Madhumita was the daughter of the esteemed Odissi guru Mayadhar Raut and had performed at major dance festivals worldwide. Her legacy includes choreographic works inspired by poetry and collaborations with international artists. Her final rites will be held at the Lodhi Crematorium in Delhi. Read on to learn more about her impactful journey in the world of dance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 21, 2026, 12:01 IST

Madhumita Raut's Untimely Demise

New Delhi: The esteemed Odissi dancer Madhumita Raut has passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Saturday at the age of 59.

Her brother, Manoj Raut, shared that she had been unwell for a while and was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Delhi when she suffered a severe cardiac event at 6:22 AM.

Madhumita is survived by her two younger brothers, Manoj and Manmath.

As the daughter of the renowned Odissi guru Mayadhar Raut, she was honored with numerous accolades for her contributions to Odissi dance, including the Bharat Nirman Award in 1997, the Orissa State Ghungur Samman in 2010, and the Odisha Living Legend Award in 2011.

Her artistic journey took her to prestigious dance festivals across various countries, including India, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Austria, Spain, Morocco, France, Portugal, Japan, and the United States.

Madhumita's repertoire featured choreographic works inspired by poetry, including pieces based on Goethe's writings, as well as collaborative fusion performances with Balinese dancer Dia Tantri in the Netherlands.

Her final rites are scheduled to take place at 3:30 PM on Saturday at the Lodhi Crematorium in Delhi.