Birju Maharaj
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Pandit Birju Maharaj (born February 4, 1937) is currently the leading exponent of the Lucknow gharana of Kathak dance in India. He is a descendant of the legendary Maharaj family of kathak dancers, including his two uncles, Shambu and Lacchu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj. Even though dancing is his first love, he also has an excellent command over Hindustani classical music and is an accomplished vocalist as well. He took Kathak to new heights by choreographing new Kathak dance dramas. He has toured extensively across the globe, given thousands of performances and held hundreds of workshops for kathak students.
Birju Maharaj has won many accolades, including Padma Vibhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi award and the Kalidas Samman.
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