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Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away: A pictorial tribute to the legendary Kathak maestro
Updated: January 17, 2022 1:26:49 pm
1 / 14Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away at the age of 83 at his home, in the early hours of Monday, January 17. (Source: Express Archive)
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As per reports, he was suffering from a kidney ailment and was on a dialysis treatment. (Source: Express Archive)
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Maharaj-ji, who is survived by five children and five grandchildren, passed away surrounded by his family and disciples. (Source: Express Archive)
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He was an exponent of the Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak dance in India. (Source: Express Archive)
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He was not just a dancer par excellence but also practiced Hindustani classical music, and was a vocalist. (Source: Express Archive)
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He was trained by his uncles — Lachhu Maharaj and Shambhu Maharaj — and his father, Acchan Maharaj. (Source: Express Archive)
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Pandit Birju Maharaj started teaching Kathak at the tender age of 13, at the Sangeet Bharti in New Delhi. (Source: Express Archive)
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He also taught the dance form at the Bharatiya Kala Kendra in Delhi, and at the Kathak Kendra before opening his own dance school, Kalashram. (Source: Express Archive)
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In 1986, he was conferred with India's second-highest civilian honour, Padma Vibhushan. (Source: Express Archive)
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He had choreographed a handful of memorable songs in Bollywood, including Chhede Mohe for Devdas and Mohe Rang Do Laal in Bajirao Mastani. (Source: Express Archive)
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Recently, in an exclusive interview with indianexpress.com, he had revealed that actor Madhuri Dixit was his favourite. "She is a trained Kathak dancer and has natural grace." (Source: Express Archive)
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"He was my guru but also my friend. He taught me the intricacies of dance and Abhinay but never failed to make me laugh at his funny anecdotes," Madhuri wrote, paying tribute to her 'guru'. (Source: Express Archive)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his death "an irreparable loss to the art world". (Source: Express Archive)
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“Pandit Birju ji Maharaj was a doyen of India’s art and culture. His passing away is a monumental loss to the world of performing arts," Defence minister Rajnath Singh wrote. (Source: Express Archive)
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