May he rest in peace." Another early tribute came from Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who tweeted: "Pandit Birju ji Maharaj was a doyen of India's art and culture. He popularised the ...

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj's first solo performance was in Bengal at the age of seven. He enthralled audiences with his performances and choreography for more than 60 years. Pandit ...

Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj has passed away. He was 83 when he breathed his last. The news of his demise was confirmed to ANI by one of his relatives. It is being learned that Pandit Birju ...

Birju Maharaj, a legend of classical Indian dance and among the country’s most well-known performing artists, died Monday. He was 83. Maharaj was suffering from a kidney ailment and was ...