Birju Maharaj News

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.

Kathak Emperor Birju Maharaj passed away at the age of 83. Bollywood pays tribute

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.

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.

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.

Birju Maharaj has received honours like the Padma Vibhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and National Awards.

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.

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.

 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.