Tripura Mourns the Loss of Legendary Dance Maestro Heera Dey, The Shining ‘Heera’ Who Lit Up Generations with Her Art

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, October 4, 2025

A pall of grief has descended since today morning upon Tripura’s cultural fraternity following the demise of renowned dance exponent and revered teacher Heera Dey, fondly known as Heeradi. Her passing marks the end of a radiant chapter in the state’s rich cultural history. Like her name, she shone like a diamond, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.

Students, admirers, and fellow artists remember her not only for her unmatched mastery over classical dance rhythms, the swift and soulful na-dhin-dhin-dha that defined her art, but also for her affectionate smile, her warmth, and her nurturing guidance. To many, Heera Dey was more than a teacher; she was a mentor, a mother figure, and the heartbeat of Tripura’s dance community.

Among the countless students mourning her loss is Ratnadeep, along with many others whose lives she touched and transformed through the art of dance. The entire city of Agartala seems to share this silent sorrow, as the cultural hub loses one of its brightest stars.

Tomorrow, October 5 at 5 PM, Heera Dey will be brought, adorned with flowers, to her beloved Rabindra Bhavan for one last time, the very place that witnessed her countless mesmerizing performances. Friends, disciples, and admirers are expected to gather to pay their final respects.

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