Kathak legend Pandit Birju Maharaj died at his house in Delhi late Sunday after struggling a coronary heart assault. He was 83.
A recipient of the nation’s second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, he was fondly known as Pandit-ji or Maharaj-ji by his disciples and legions of followers, and was one in all India’s greatest identified artistes.
In response to experiences, Birju Maharaj was enjoying together with his grandsons late on Sunday night time when his well being deteriorated and he grew to become unconscious. He was taken to hospital the place he was declared useless.
He was recognized with kidney illness just a few days in the past and had been on dialysis.
Birju Maharaj was a descendant of the Maharaj household of Kathak dancers, which incorporates his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj.
The Kathak legend was additionally an outstanding drummer, enjoying practically all drums with ease and precision; he was particularly keen on enjoying the Tabla and Naal, in accordance with his official web site.
Birju Maharaj was additionally a singer par excellence, having command over Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan and Ghazal.
A grasp storyteller, he interlaced his performances with incidents from his life, narrated to captivate the viewers. Additionally being keenly observant, he all the time had one thing to say about day-to-day incidents, maintaining individuals round him entertained with real looking imitations and vivid descriptions.
“Extraordinarily saddened by the information in regards to the passing away of Legendary Kathak Dancer- Pandit Birju Maharaj ji. We have now misplaced an unparalleled establishment within the subject of the performing arts. He has influenced many generations by way of his genius. Could he relaxation in peace,” singer Adnan Sami tweeted.
“India has misplaced a jewel,” tweeted filmmaker Ashoke Pandit.
Unhappy to know in regards to the demise of kathak legend & vocalist Padma Vibhushan Pandit #birjumaharaj ji after struggling a coronary heart assault in Delhi.
India has misplaced a jewel.
My heartfelt condolences to his household & close to ones .
ॐ शान्ति !
???? pic.twitter.com/jzhYeasJ1B– Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) January 17, 2022