Maharaj, who had been diagnosed with kidney disease a few days ago and put on dialysis, died at his home on Sunday. He was 83
Pandit Birju Maharaj. File Pic
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday paid tribute to Kathak luminary Birju Maharaj.
ADVERTISEMENT
Maharaj, who had been diagnosed with kidney disease a few days ago and put on dialysis, died at his home on Sunday. He was 83.
कथ्थक सम्राट बिरजू महाराज यांचे नृत्य, संगीत क्षेत्रातील योगदान अमूल्य आहे. ते सर्जक कला उपासक होते. त्यांचे कलारसिकांच्या हृदयातील स्थान ध्रुव ताऱ्याप्रमाणे अढळ राहील. पद्मविभूषण पंडित बिरजू महाराज यांना विनम्र श्रध्दांजली.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) January 17, 2022
- मुख्यमंत्री उद्धव बाळासाहेब ठाकरे
“The contribution of Kathak emperor Birju Maharaj in the field of dance and music is invaluable. He was a worshiper of creative art. His place in the heart of the Kalarsikas will remain unchanged like a pole star,” Thackeray tweeted in Marathi.
Also a talented Hindustani classical singer and percussionist, Maharaj was the son of Acchan Maharaj. His uncles were the renowned Shambhu Maharaj and Lacchu Maharaj. He was a recipient of the country's second highest civilian honour, Padma Vibhushan.
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
