Alia Bhatt grieves demise of Pandit Birju Maharaj, pens down emotional note
Biru Maharaj passed away on Monday after suffering breathlessness. He was 83 when he breathed his last, surrounded by his family at his Delhi residence.
Jan 17, 2022, 18:48 PM IST
Bollywood Breaking: Pandit Birju Maharaj is no more
Kathak Emperor Birju Maharaj passed away at the age of 83. Bollywood pays tribute
Jan 17, 2022, 18:12 PM IST
Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to dance and pursuit of classical excellence
Birju Maharaj lived as he died. He grew up with the ghungroo, tabla and harmonium striking rhythms of harmony and as took his last breath in the early hours of Monday his home was quite fittingly alive with the sound of music this time old songs he so loved.
Jan 17, 2022, 15:32 PM IST
Kathak artist Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away at age 83
Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away. As soon as the news of his demise spread across social media, celebs and fans took to social media to mourn the sad demise.
Jan 17, 2022, 09:16 AM IST
Rajniesh Duggal trains under Birju Maharaj for Bajirao Mastani musical
The play is based on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2015 film "Bajirao Mastani", which narrates the story of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao and Mastani. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone portrayed the protagonists, while Priyanka Chopra played Bajirao's first wife Kashibai.
Jun 13, 2020, 12:26 PM IST
Birju Maharaj wanted to be a mechanic
Birju Maharaj has received honours like the Padma Vibhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and National Awards.
Dec 21, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan to felicitate Birju Maharaj at Vasantotsav
Leading Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj will be presented the Uttam Vag Geykar Award by megastar Amitabh Bachchan at the 17th edition of Vasantotsav on Sunday.
Feb 25, 2017, 12:40 PM IST
Every art has its own originality, I don't believe in fusion: Kathak legend Birju Maharaj
Classical dance and music forms are pure and aesthetic and fusion with modern genres will detract from the charm of their originality, Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj believes.
Nov 10, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Deepika Padukone was apprehensive about 'Mohe Rang Do': Birju Maharaj
Deepika Padukone's solo dance number "Mohe Rang Do Laal" in "Bajirao Mastani" may have been a hit but Pt Birju Maharaj, who choreographed the number, says the actress was initially worried about performing the song.
Jan 09, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
