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Pandit Birju Maharaj (born Brijmohan Nath Mishra; 4 February 1938 – 17 January 2022) was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, and exponent of the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance in India.
May 6, 2024 · Birju Maharaj (born February 4, 1938—died January 16, 2022, New Delhi, India) was an Indian dancer, a master of the kathak form and a leading exponent of the Kalka-Bindadin gharana (community of musicians sharing a distinctive musical style) of Lucknow.
Jan 17, 2022 · Fast Facts. Date of Birth: 4 February 1938. Place of Birth: Handia, United Provinces, British Raj. Birth Name: Brijmohan Mishra. Died: 17 January 2022, Delhi. Profession: Classical dancer, composer, classical singer. Children: Deepak Maharaj, Jaikishan Maharaj, Mamta Maharaj. Father: Acchan Maharaj. Mother: Ammaji Maharaj.
Jan 17, 2022 · Kathak legend Pandit Birju Maharaj died at his home in Delhi late Sunday after suffering a heart attack. He was 83. A recipient of the country's second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, he...
Feb 2, 2022 · Birju Maharaj, who was revered in India as an exponent of one of its most ancient and established classical dance forms, and who choreographed steps for Bollywood hits and Indian movie classics...
Jan 17, 2022 · A rare combination of virtuosity and expression, grace and control, Pt Birju Maharaj, who became synonymous with Kathak, passed away in Delhi at the age of 83. He suffered from kidney ailments and had been on dialysis for some months. He contracted Covid a few days ago and had a heart attack on Monday morning.
Jan 17, 2022 · Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj died at his home here in the early hours of January 17, his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month. Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known,...
