Birju Maharaj

Pandit Birju Maharaj leaves behind the tradition and legacy of Kathak, a dance form synonymous with his name

“Who can sit for three hours now? You need to be able to make them clap every three minutes. This has ruined the beauty of the dance, the seriousness of it," Birju Maharaj said.

Pandit Birju Maharaj's filmy detours were no short of magical; Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Kamal Haasan, Alia Bhatt pay tributes

“I have two idols. You can call them guiding light of my career. Lata Mangeshkar is in hospital. Pandit Birju Maharaj is gone. I can't believe it," says Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who has collaborated with the Kathak legend for Devdas and Bajirao Mastani.

Pandit Birju Maharaj, legendary Kathak dancer and Padma Vibhushan awardee, dies at 83

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj was a descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers which includes his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj.

Birju Maharaj on living, breathing and dreaming Kathak: 'Art will never betray you'

"Don't do Kathak in haste. Don't go for an item [dance number]. It hurts the complete emotion of doing. Items will happen, applause will come in too; instead, go steady, let the art mature": Pandit Birju Maharaj's parting words from a 2017 exclusive interview.

Documentary on Satguru Jagjit Singh traces spiritual leader's musical legacy in Punjab's Bhaini Sahib

A documentary on spiritual leader of the Namdharis, Satguru Jagjit Singh, sheds light on his prolific life and legacy, one that can be witnessed in the unique village of Bhaini Sahib in Punjab, where every child, in the last 100 years, is said to be trained in Hindustani classical music.

Delhi govt reaches out to religious institutions, seeks help to tackle dengue

Several prominent celebrities like Amjad Ali Khan, Birju Maharaj, Shubha Mudgal, Swapan Sundari among others have also pledged their support for the campaign.

'Madhuri Dixit is as graceful as Waheeda Rehman, Meena Kumari'

For legendary Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj, actress Madhuri Dixit is the best dancer in Bollywood after veteran star Waheeda Rehman.