Birju Maharaj Passes Away: Birju Maharaj, who was famous all over the world for his Kathak dance, died late on Sunday night. He was 83 years old. The news of his death has been received due to heart attack. News agency ANI has given information about this by quoting his relatives.
According to the report, after the heart attack, the family took him to Saket Hospital in Delhi, where he was declared brought dead. He had recovered from kidney problem a few days back and was currently on dialysis. With the demise of Pandit Birju Maharaj, the Indian art world has lost a unique artist of its own.
The real name of Pandit Birju Maharaj was Brijmohan Mishra. He was born on 4 February 1937 in a Kathak dance family. Birju Maharaj’s father and guru Achhan Maharaj, uncle Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj were also famous Kathak dancers. He started his dance with his father. He became Guru Maharaj in his childhood. Birju Maharaj has performed in the court of Rampur Nawab.
Birju Maharaj choreographed dance for films like Devdas, Dedh Ishqiya, Umrao Jaan and Baji Rao Mastani. Apart from this, he also gave music in Satyajit Rai’s film ‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’.
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Honored with many awards including Padma Vibhushan
Birju Maharaj was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1983. Along with this, he has also received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Kalidas Samman. The Banaras Hindu University and Khairagarh University also conferred honorary doctorates on Birju Maharaj. In 2012, he was awarded the National Film Award for Dance Choreography in the film Vishwaroopam. In 2016, Bajirao Mastani’s song Mohe Rang Do Lal won the Filmfare Award for choreography.
Condoling the death of Birju Maharaj, singer Adnan Sami has tweeted and wrote that I am deeply saddened to learn about the demise of great Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj. We have lost a unique institution in the field of art. He has influenced generations with his talent. may his soul rest in peace.
Extremely saddened by the news about the passing away of Legendary Kathak Dancer- Pandit Birju Maharaj ji. We have lost an unparalleled institution in the field of the performing arts. He has influenced many generations through his genius. May he rest in peace.#BirjuMaharaj pic.twitter.com/YpJZEeuFjH
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) January 16, 2022
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