Pandit birju maharaj biography of abraham

Pandit Birju Maharaj is a legendary dance master, belonging to the famous Maharaj family of Kathak dancers.

Pandit birju maharaj biography of abraham

With this biography, know more about this internationally acclaimed Kathak dancer.

Dances of India : Dancers : Pandit Birju Maharaj

Born on: February 4,
Born In: Lucknow
Career: Classical Dancer
Nationality: Indian

Pandit Birju Maharaj is a renowned classical dancer of India and one of the leading exponents of Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak.

Born on 4th February, as Brij Mohan Nath Mishra, he hails from the legendary Maharaj family of Kathak dancers of Lucknow and is the son of Acchan Maharaj. His uncles Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj are also renowned Kathak Dancers.

Apart from being a dynamic Kathak dancer, he is also known to have excellent grasp over Hindustani classical music and is an accomplished vocalist. Pandit Birju Maharaj uplifted the kathak to great heights with his Kathak dance dramas.

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