New Delhi: Famous Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj has passed away. Padma Vibhushan awardee Birju Maharaj, 83, breathed his last on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. His grandson Swaransh Mishra gave information about this through a social media post.
Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away
Please tell that Pandit Birju Maharaj died in Delhi. He died due to heart attack. Know that Pandit Birju Maharaj was born in 1938. He belonged to Lucknow gharana. Pandit Birju Maharaj was a Kathak dancer as well as a classical singer. Pandit Birju Maharaj’s father and uncle were also Kathak dancers.
Artists pay tribute to Pandit Birju Maharaj
Significantly, the name of Pandit Birju Maharaj is included in the great artists of India. He has millions and crores of fans all over the world. Singer Malini Awasthi and Adnan Sami have paid tribute to him through social media posts.
Today the rhythm of Indian music has stopped – Malini Awasthi
Malini Awasthi tweeted, ‘Today the rhythm of Indian music has stopped. The voices became silent. Prices dropped to zero. Pandit Birju Maharaj, the king of Kathak, is no more. The Deodhi of Lucknow became deserted today. Maharaj, who spread the fragrance of the glorious tradition of Kalikabindadin all over the world, merged with Anant. Ahh! This is an irreparable loss.’
At the same time, Adnan Sami wrote on Twitter that I am deeply saddened by the news of the demise of great Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj. We have lost a unique institution in the field of performing arts. He has influenced many generations with his talent. may his soul rest in peace.