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Savithri Rao started learning Yakshagana, a traditional theatre form, at the age of 66. In May 2018, Savithri took the stage for her 100th Yakshagana performance as Duryodhana in the mythological story ‘Narakasura Vadhe.’ To date, she has over 110 performances to her credit.

Shockingly, the rights to this legendary music was sold by AIR for just Rs 50,000 in 2006

“Age is just a number. Everything falls in place if you pursue your dreams at any age,” she said.

Pune's Dr. Balwant Ghatpande turned 102 on March 15th 2017, making him one of India's, and the world's, oldest living and practicing doctors.