Kolkata, Apr 20: Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly today paid tribute to his wife Dona's dance guru and Odissi exponent late Kelucharan Mahapatra at a function held here to condole his death. Ganguly, clad in white kurta-pajama, offered floral tributes to the legendary dancer, who passed away on April 07.

The function was organised by Dona's dance school Diksha Manjari at her parental house adjacent to Ganguly's residence in Behala. A dance programme 'gurubandana' was performed by the students of Diksha Manjari on the occasion.

West Bengal Governor Viren J Shah, noted film maker Mrinal Sen, danseuse Amala Shankar and other dignitaries attended the programme. Bureau Report