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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 …

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An Ode To Kathak Maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj On His 85th Birth Anniversary
1 year, 10 months ago

An Ode To Kathak Maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj On His 85th Birth Anniversary

News 18  

Pandit Birju Maharaj, the maestro of Kathak and one of India’s most recognised and beloved artists, was the face and torchbearer of Lucknow’s Kalka Bindadin Gharana. On Pandit Birju Maharaj’s birth anniversary today, we pay a tribute to the iconic artist by reflecting on his career. His accolades include the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award, Sangeet Kala …

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Papon recalls his meeting with Pandit Birju Maharaj: 'Blessed to have spent time with him'
2 years, 11 months ago

Papon recalls his meeting with Pandit Birju Maharaj: 'Blessed to have spent time with him'

India TV News  

Highlights Birju Maharaj passed away after suffering a heart attack Birju Maharaj was the son of the exponent of the Lucknow gharana He was 83 Pandit Birju Maharaj transcended generations and geographies to touch a chord with different artistes in different ways. One of them is the singer and composer Papon, which is how the world knows Angaraag Mahanta, who …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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