Birju Maharaj: Maharaj of Kathak
2 years, 10 months ago

Birju Maharaj: Maharaj of Kathak

The Hindu  

A little under 20 years ago, Pandit Birju Maharaj was addressing the press at a five-star hotel in New Delhi. Amid the predictably inane questions like “How was it to work with so and so?” and “How was it to work with a big star like Madhuri Dixit”, a youngster from an English-language daily that had little space for classical arts or literature asked Maharaj, “For so long you have been doing Kathak. Never thought of doing something else, like, say Bharatanatyam?” Even as the crowd burst into laughter, Maharaj refused to get angry at the young man’s temerity. Along with Uday Shankar, Rukmini Devi, Kelucharan Mohapatra, Birju Maharaj is regarded among the “four pillars of Indian dance who took regional traditions to public”, as the U.S.-based veteran flautist G.S. He took tradition to the masses by simplifying it without forsaking values.” The well-known Bharatanatyam dancer and critic Anjana Rajan said: “Maharaj was born at a crucial juncture of history, when India was preparing to shed its colonial yoke and the arts were recognised as a vehicle to restore the nation’s self-esteem.

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Exclusive: Dancer Shovana Narayan on learning Kathak from Pandit Birju Maharaj
1 year, 1 month ago

Exclusive: Dancer Shovana Narayan on learning Kathak from Pandit Birju Maharaj

India Today  

“Kathak is my breath, my life, my soul.” That is the phrase Padma Shri Shovana Narayan, an accomplished classical dancer, used to describe her passion – Kathak. She started learning the classical dance form at the age of two and soon after, trained under Kathak legend Pandit Birju Maharaj. My father’s posting in Delhi saw me become the disciple of …

Birju Maharaj commemoration in Kozhikode on June 2
2 years, 6 months ago

Birju Maharaj commemoration in Kozhikode on June 2

The Hindu  

Chidambaram Academy for Dance and Theatre in Kozhikode is organising Birj Shyam Smrithi Samaroh, commemorating Kathak maestro Birju Maharaj who passed away a year ago. The legendary dancer’s grandson Tribhuvan Maharaj and his wife Rajni will inaugurate the event at Sree Narayana Centenary Hall in the city at 5 p.m. on June 2. “Kathak Vistar”, a book on Kathak written …

Pandit Birju Maharaj touches feet of young student while teaching her Kathak. Old video surfaces online
2 years, 11 months ago

Pandit Birju Maharaj touches feet of young student while teaching her Kathak. Old video surfaces online

India Today  

Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj died at his Delhi home on January 17. pic.twitter.com/KfcqravsXX — Madhuri Dixit Nene January 17, 2022 The demise of legendary Pandit Birju Maharaj marks the end of an era. — Yogi Adityanath January 17, 2022 Extremely saddened by the news about the passing away of Legendary Kathak Dancer- Pandit Birju Maharaj ji. ALSO READ: Madhuri …

Pandit Birju Maharaj's granddaughter Ragini pays tribute to Kathak maestro in moving post
2 years, 11 months ago

Pandit Birju Maharaj's granddaughter Ragini pays tribute to Kathak maestro in moving post

India Today  

Pandit Birju Maharaj’s granddaughter Ragini Maharaj paid tribute to the Kathak maestro in a moving post on Instagram today. In her Instagram post, Ragini shared a picture of Pandit Birju Maharaj and said in the caption, “Krishna aur Shiv mein bhi hod hogi ki Brijshyam toh mere hai.” See Ragini’s post for Pandit Birju Maharaj here: Speaking to news agency …

Birju Maharaj Granddaughter’s Tribute: He Loved His Dal Chawal and Camera, Wanted to Drive Open Gypsy
2 years, 11 months ago

Birju Maharaj Granddaughter’s Tribute: He Loved His Dal Chawal and Camera, Wanted to Drive Open Gypsy

News 18  

I have been extremely blessed that I found my guru in my grandfather, Pandit Birju Maharaj. I can never forget the time when I shared staged with my grandfather-guru Pandit Birju Maharaj and Ustad Zakir Hussain in 2017-18. His landmark performances at these two conferences made him the Pandit Birju Maharaj we know today. As told to News18 Shinjini Kulkarni …

An ode to Pandit Birju Maharaj, the language of whose feet won hearts
2 years, 11 months ago

An ode to Pandit Birju Maharaj, the language of whose feet won hearts

India Today  

When words couldn’t do justice, his expressions said it all. With the maestro’s death, it was the end of an era because Pandit Birju Maharaj did not only define a form of dance, he also put forth the beautiful art on the world map. Fondly known as ‘Maharaj ji’ to his disciples, Pandit Birju Maharaj’s contributions to dance still remain …

Pandit Birju Maharaj's filmy detours were no short of magical; Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Kamal Haasan, Alia Bhatt pay tributes
2 years, 11 months ago

Pandit Birju Maharaj's filmy detours were no short of magical; Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Kamal Haasan, Alia Bhatt pay tributes

Firstpost  

“I have two idols. Pandit Birju Maharaj was to the Kathak dance form what Pandit Ravi Shankar was to the Sitar. I think the number iconised Deepika.” Kamal Haasan’s Kathak dance number ‘Unnai Kaanadhu Naan’ in Vishwaroopam is among the highlights of the versatile actor’s career. “You know, when Pandit Birju Maharaj, who has choreographed my Kathak dance, saw my …

RIP Birju Maharaj: Celebs remember 'one of Kathak’s greatest ambassadors’
2 years, 11 months ago

RIP Birju Maharaj: Celebs remember 'one of Kathak’s greatest ambassadors’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other celebrities like Anupam Kher and Adnan Sami have condoled the death of Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj. PM Narendra Modi shared a throwback picture with Pandit Birju Maharaj. Modi shared a throwback picture with the legend on Twitter and wrote in Hindi, "Deeply saddened by the demise of Pandit Birju Maharaj ji, who …

Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj dies at 83. Twitter pays tribute
2 years, 11 months ago

Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj dies at 83. Twitter pays tribute

India Today  

Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj died of a heart attack early on Monday morning. — Yogi Adityanath January 17, 2022 The demise of legendary Pandit Birju Maharaj marks the end of an era. — President of India January 17, 2022 Other than eminent personalities, netizens also shared memories of watching Pandit Birju Maharaj's performance or …

Birju Maharaj Death: PM Narendra Modi 'Deeply Saddened', Hema Malini, Subhash Ghai Remember Kathak Legend
2 years, 11 months ago

Birju Maharaj Death: PM Narendra Modi 'Deeply Saddened', Hema Malini, Subhash Ghai Remember Kathak Legend

News 18  

The week has begun with the heartbreaking news of Pandit Birju Maharaj’s death. pic.twitter.com/PtqDkoe8kd— Narendra Modi January 17, 2022 Hema Malini also remembered Pandit Birju Maharaj in a tweet. His ghungroos were on his ankles till he breathed his last.I always admired and respected him as a giant of the medium of Kathak & will miss his presence on the …

Legendary Kathak Dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj Passes Away at 83 in Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

Legendary Kathak Dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj Passes Away at 83 in Delhi

News 18  

Pandit Birju Maharaj, the doyen of the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak, died at his home in Delhi in the early hours of Monday, his granddaughter said. A recipient of the country’s second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, he was born Brij Mohan Nath Mishra on February 4, 1937, in a well-known Kathak dancing family. Prime disciple Saswati Sen speaks about his …

Pandit Birju Maharaj, legendary Kathak dancer and Padma Vibhushan awardee, dies at 83
2 years, 11 months ago

Pandit Birju Maharaj, legendary Kathak dancer and Padma Vibhushan awardee, dies at 83

Firstpost  

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj was a descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers which includes his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj. Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj, who took the traditional Indian dance form to the world, died at his home here in the early hours of Monday, his granddaughter …

Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away at 83
2 years, 11 months ago

Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away at 83

India Today  

Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away early on Monday. Pandit Birju Maharaj received India's second-highest civil honour, the Padma Vibhushan, in 1984 for his contributions in the field of dance. Extremely saddened by the news about the passing away of Legendary Kathak Dancer- Pandit Birju Maharaj ji. May he rest in peace.#BirjuMaharaj pic.twitter.com/YpJZEeuFjH — Adnan Sami January 16, 2022 …

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj dies at 83
2 years, 11 months ago

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj dies at 83

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj has passed away, news agency ANI reported on Monday, citing his relative. Watch: ‘Irreparable loss’, says PM Modi on Birju Maharaj's demise His image in my mind will always be smiling, she added. By the time he was 28, Birju Maharaj's mastery of the dance form had won him the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. …

Pandit Birju Maharaj, legendary Kathak dancer passes away at 83
2 years, 11 months ago

Pandit Birju Maharaj, legendary Kathak dancer passes away at 83

India TV News  

Highlights Birju Maharaj passed away after suffering a heart attack Brijmohan Mishra, fondly called Pandit-ji or Maharaj-ji by his students Birju Maharaj was the son of the exponent of the Lucknow gharana Legendary Kathak dancer, Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away after suffering a heart attack. Maharaj ji, as he was popularly known, was said to be playing with his grandsons …

Kathak is not just a dance, yeh ishwar ki aradhana hai: Pt Birju Maharaj
3 years ago

Kathak is not just a dance, yeh ishwar ki aradhana hai: Pt Birju Maharaj

Hindustan Times  

Pandemic kept Padma Vibhushan Pt Birju Maharaj far from Lucknow for quite some time. The choreographer of songs like Jagave saari raina says, “I want kids to understand that kathak is not just a dance to entertain but ishwar ki aradhana hai yeh, with every step you get closer to god. “Like abroad why not place statues and allocate roads …

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