Veeru Krishnan

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Veeru Krishnan
Born1959
Died7 September 2019(2019-09-07) (aged 59–60)
Nationality Indian
Occupation(s)Actor, Dancer

Veeru Krishnan (1959-7 September 2019) was an Indian actor and Kathak dancer.

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Biography

Krishnan acted in films. He also taught Kathak to actors like Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Karanvir Bohra and Athiya Shetty learnt Kathak from him. [1] [2] He acted in films like Akele Hum Akele Tum , Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke , Raja Hindustani , Ishq , Dulhe Raja and Kajraare .

Krishnan died in Mumbai on 7 September 2019. [3] [4] [5]

Selected filmography

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