Birju Maharaj, whose full name is Brijmohan Mishra, is a renowned Indian classical dancer and one of the leading exponents of the Kathak dance form. He was born on 04 February 1938, in Varanasi, India. Birju Maharaj comes from a distinguished family of Kathak dancers, and he has played a crucial role in popularizing and preserving the traditional dance form.
Birju Maharaj has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of dance, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Padma Vibhushan (the second-highest civilian award in India), and the Kalidas Samman, among others. He has also been actively involved in teaching and has trained several students in the art of Kathak.
His performances are celebrated for their grace, precision, and the ability to express intricate emotions through the rhythmic movements of Kathak. Birju Maharaj is considered a living legend and a cultural icon in the field of classical Indian dance.
He died from a heart attack at his residence in Delhi, on 16 January 2022, less than a month before his 84th birthday.
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