Kathak legend Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away
Political fraternity mourned the death of the legendary dancer. PM Narendra Modi mourned the tragic demise of Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj and penned a note for him.
New Delhi: Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away at his home in Delhi on Monday. He was 83.
Birju Maharaj was honoured with the country’s second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan. He was from Lucknow's Kalka-Bindadin Gharana.
Political fraternity mourned the death of the legendary dancer. PM Narendra Modi mourned the tragic demise of Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj and penned a note for him.
He wrote in Hindi, "Deeply saddened by the demise of Pandit Birju Maharaj ji, who gave Indian dance art a special recognition across the world. His passing is an irreparable loss to the entire art world. My condolences to his family and fans in this hour of grief. om Shanti!"
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said in a tweet, "Deeply saddened by the passing away of the legendary Kathak dancer, Pandit Birju Maharaj. The world-renowned Kathak exponent with his unique style was an institution and an inspiration across the globe. His death is a huge loss to the world of performing arts."
