Gravitas: Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passes away at 83
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 18, 2022, 01:57 IST | Updated: Jan 18, 2022, 01:57 IST
Pandit Birju Maharaj - the legendary Kathak guru, has died at the age of 83. Maharaj Ji, as his students called him, kept Kathak alive in this age of fusion. He reminded Indians about the beauty of their culture, in this age of aping the West. Palki Sharma brings you his story.
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