Pandit Birju Maharaj Age, Wiki and Bio

Pandit Birju Maharaj

Quick Info

ProfessionKathak Dancer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/02/1938
Age83 years (died on 17, Jan, 2022)
BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date of Death17/01/2022

Bio/Wiki

Full NamePandit Brijmohan Mishra
NicknameBirju Maharaj

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityBanaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Khairagarh University, Khairagarh
QualificationsDoctorate Degrees in Classical Dancing & Singing

Personal Life

Date of Birth4 February 1938
Birth PlaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date of Death17 January 2022
Place of DeathDelhi, India
Death CauseHeart Attack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseName Not Known (Deceased)
Children
Sons
  • Jaikishan Maharaj
  • Deepak Maharaj
Daughters
  • Kavita Maharaj
  • Anita Maharaj
  • Mamta Maharaj

Family

FatherAcchan Maharaj
MotherAmma Ji Maharaj
SpouseName Not Known (Deceased)
Children
Sons
  • Jaikishan Maharaj
  • Deepak Maharaj
Daughters
  • Kavita Maharaj
  • Anita Maharaj
  • Mamta Maharaj

Career

Facts
  • Proponent of the ‘Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin’ gharana of Kathak dance in India
  • Descendant of legendary Kathak dancers - Shambhu Maharaj, Lachhu Maharaj, and Acchan Maharaj
  • First recital at the age of seven
  • Started teaching Kathak at 13 at Sangeet Bharti in New Delhi
  • Composed music and sang for dance sequences in Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj ke Khilari
  • Choreographed songs in Bollywood movies like Devdas, Bajirao Mastani, Dedh Ishqiya, Umrao Jaan, and more
  • Received awards including Padma Vibhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, and Kalidas Samman

Some Lesser Known Facts

Started teaching Kathak dance at just 13 years old.
Created music and lent voice to dance scenes in Satyajit Ray's Shatranj ke Khilari.
Choreographed well-known Bollywood song sequences.
Received esteemed awards for contributions to the dance industry.