Dr Kapila Vatsyayan passed away yesterday morning. She was a leading scholar of Indian classical dance, art, architecture, and art history. She was formerly a member of parliament and also served as Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Education, where she was responsible for the establishment of a large number of national institutions of higher education. She served as the founding director of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. She was former President of India International Centre (IIC) and an IIC Life Trustee and the Chairperson of the IIC International Research Division. She was 91.
Kapilaji was a true doyenne of the arts and culture great stature, commitment , she believed in debate, discussion and dissent and an all encompassing world view she could be fastidious with some, but at the same time a very encouraging person.
Prabhat had the privilege of having her presence at the ‘Like Us’ exhibition held in August 2019, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. May her dear soul rest in everlasting peace and may we in these times follow the exceptional path she lay down for many. Heartfelt condolences from the entire Prabhat family.
