Bhagwandas Raikwar

Indian Martial Arts Guru

Indian Sagar, Madhya Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Martial Arts Guru
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/01/1944
Age82 years (died on 19, Apr, 2026)
BirthplaceSagar, Madhya Pradesh
Date of Death19/04/2026

Latest News about Bhagwandas Raikwar

19/04/2026

Bhagwandas Raikwar passed away in Bhopal while undergoing medical treatment. He was 83 years old and had been in poor health for several days before his death. Reports identified him as the guardian of Bundeli martial arts and noted that he had recently been selected for the 2026 Padma Shri.

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Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBald

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married

Family

RelationSon
NameRajkumar Raikwar

Career

Awards
  • Year: 2026 Award: Padma Shri Award Presented By: Government of India
Career Highlights
  • Founded a training center named Chhatrasal Bundelkhand Akhada in 1964 in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
  • Trained more than 1000 students in Bundeli martial arts and weapon techniques.
  • His troupe participated in national and international festivals to promote Bundeli heritage.
  • Dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Bundeli martial arts and indigenous weapon-based traditions.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born and brought up in a traditional and historic region of Bundelkhand.
2. Developed interest in Bundeli warrior and ancient martial arts in his early years.
3. Left a secure bank job in 1982 to pursue his passion for martial arts.
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