Calcutta and died on 18 February 1994, of a heart attack, in Bombay. Style Gopi Krishna was an exponent of the Benares Gharana style of Kathak. He incorporated many elements of Kathakali and Bharatnatyam in his dance. Personal life Gopi Krishna married Kathak dancer Savitri in 1964. His adopted daughter Shampa Sonthalia was born in 1980. She became a choreographer and dancer as well, placing as the winner in the 5th and 7th season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa where she was paired with actor Gurmeet Choudhary and Ashish Sharma respectively. References 7. ^ Biography of the Gopi Krishna. External links Performers of Indian classical dance Indian male film actors Indian choreographers 1935 births 1994 deaths Indian film choreographers Kathak exponents 20th-century Indian male actors Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts Dancers from West Bengal 20th-century Indian dancers