Adieu to Pandit Birju Maharaj: Check out unknown details about the Kathak legend | The Times of India

Pandit Birju Maharaj was a descendant of the legendary Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, including his uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj, Birju Maharaj. He started performing at the tender age of seven when he gave his first recital and went on to mentor dance form at the age of 13 only.

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