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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.

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

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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.