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04 Jan, 1938 | Handia, Allahabad.
Pandit Birju Maharaj , originally known as Brijmohan Nath Mishra, was an Indian dancer, musician, vocalist, and representative of the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance. He was born on February 4, 1938, and passed away on January 16, 2022. His two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, as well as his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj, were all Kathak dancers who came from the Maharaj family. In addition, he performed vocally and learned Hindustani classical music. Maharaj initially assisted his uncle, Shambhu Maharaj, at the Bhartiya Kala Kendra, which subsequently became the Kathak Kendra in New Delhi. He then served as the latter's director for a number of years until retiring in 1998 and starting his own dance school, Kalashram, also in Delhi. India's second-highest civilian distinction, the Padma Vibhushan, was awarded to Birju Maharaj in 1986. Maharaj was married and had two sons and three daughters, totaling five kids. Maharaj got dialysis in his final years because of diabetes and kidney illness. Just under a pay period from his 84th birthday, on January 16, 2022, he passed due to a heart attack at his Delhi home.
| Name | Birju Maharaj |
| Profession(s) |
Main Profession Dance Choreography, Music Director, Singer |
| Date Of Birth | 04 Jan 1938 |
| Age | 88 |
| Birth Place | Handia, Allahabad. |
| Current Residence | Delhi |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Hobbies | Dancing, writting, and singing |
Birju Maharaj Family |
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| Father | Acchan Maharaj |
| Mother | Amma Ji Maharaj |
| Sibling | NA |
| Spouse | NA |
| Children | Jaikishan Maharaj, Deepak Maharaj, Kavita Maharaj, Anita Maharaj, Mamta Maharaj |
Birju Maharaj Education |
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| Education Qualification | Doctrate in dancing & singing |
| College(s) | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi., Khairagarh University, Khairagarh |
| School(s) | |
Birju Maharaj Net Worth |
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| Net Worth | |
| Year | Award | Category | Status | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Filmfare Award | Best Choreographer | Winner |
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| 2012 | National Film Award | Best Choreographer | Winner |
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The age of Birju Maharaj in the 2026 was 88.
The Birju Maharaj's was born in Handia, Allahabad..
The DOB for Birju Maharaj was 04 Jan 1938.
Maharaj had dialysis due to his diabetes and kidney condition. and At his Delhi home, he suffered a heart attack and passed away..
The educational background of Birju Maharaj was Doctrate in dancing & singing.
Maharaj had dialysis due to his diabetes and kidney condition.
At his Delhi home, he suffered a heart attack and passed away.
Banaras Hindu University and Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya both grant him a doctorate.
Five children were born to Maharaj after his marriage. However, none of his family members were revealed.
At the young age of four, Maharaj began dancing.
Birju was a well-known kathak dancer from the Lucknow Kalka- Bindadin Gharana.
At the age of seven, Birju presented his debut recital.
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