Birju Maharaj is mourned |
Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj had been suffering from a kidney ailment and was under dialysis treatment. He passed away surrounded by his family and disciples. The maestro was fondly known as Maharaj Ji. As the news of his death spread, netizens flooded the Internet with tributes to the Kathak legend. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a tweet of condolence saying that his death was`an irreparable loss to the entire art world. Pandit Birju Maharaj was born in the house of Kathak exponent, Jagannath Maharaj, popularly known as Acchan Maharaj of Lucknow Gharana, who served as a court dancer in Raigarh princely state. Birju was trained by his uncles, Lachhu Maharaj and Shambhu Maharaj, and his father.
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