 The Hindu | Grand old man of Kuchipudi dead Times of India CHENNAI: Dance maestro Vempatti China Satyam, who was synonymous with the Kuchipudi art form, died at his residence on Sunday. He was 82. China Satyam "passed away due to age-related ailments," his family members said. China Satyam, a Padma Bhushan ... A constant innovator, he took Kuchipudi across the world The architect of Kuchipudi Vempati revolutionised Kuchipudi: Shobha Naidu |