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Sanjay Leela Bhansali says Pandit Birju Maharaj refused to eat before performing for someone: 'I took him to Madhuri Dixit's house'
May 21, 2024 9:31 am
Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently shared an anecdote about dancer-composer Pandit Birju Maharaj, and how the Kathak legend taught him the innate longing of an artiste for recognition and appreciation.
Pandit Birju Maharaj Quotes: Inspiring words of the legendary maestro on kathak, life and dance
January 17, 2022 4:58 pm
Birju Maharaj Death, Kathak Legend Pandit Maharaj Quotes: On his passing away, here are some the most notable quotes of the kathak legend
'He was truly the Maharaj of Indian arts': Artistes remember Pandit Birju Maharaj's inimitable legacy
January 17, 2022 2:05 pm
From Shovana Narayan to Uma Sharma, renowned classical dancers remember the 'ultimate Kathak guru'.
Birju Maharaj passes away: Kamal Haasan calls him 'unparalleled dancer,' Hema Malini mourns passing of 'true legend'
January 17, 2022 1:29 pm
Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passed away at the age of 83 on Monday. Celebs from the Indian film industry paid tribute to him on social media.
'India loses a legend of performing arts': Tributes pour in for kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj
January 17, 2022 2:01 pm
Belonging to the Lucknow Gharana, Pandit Maharaj was also a singer par excellence. He received the second-highest civilian award in the country -- Padma Vibhushan in 1986
Pt Birju Maharaj, storyteller who blurred gender norms to become one of the foremost masters of Kathak, passes away at 83
January 19, 2022 9:33 pm
A rare combination of virtuosity and expression, grace and control, Pt Birju Maharaj’s oeuvre was also about his intrepid belief that dance could convey just about everything.
Kathak legend Birju Maharaj refuses to choreograph dirty songs
May 20, 2016 6:48 pm
In his songs, the legend likes good clothes and good body language.
I can't choreograph dirty songs: Kathak legend Birju Maharaj
May 19, 2016 4:24 pm
India's famed Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj says that he cannot choreograph “dirty songs” which involve skin exposure.
Madhuri Dixit reminds me of Waheeda Rehman: Birju Maharaj
May 31, 2013 2:27 pm
For the Kathak exponent Madhuri is the best dancer in Bollywood after veteran star Waheeda Rehman.
Madhuri Dixit to perform 'mujra' in 'Dedh Ishqiya'
May 09, 2013 9:41 pm
The song titled 'Apke Karar Mein' will be choreographed by National award winner Pt. Birju Maharaj.
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