Lucknow,

17 Jan (HS): Kathak dance legend and Padma Vibhushan awardee Pandit Birju

Maharaj is being remembered across the country on his death anniversary. Birju

Maharaj passed away on January 17, 2022. Several leaders, including Uttar

Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad

Maurya, remembered him on his death anniversary.

UP

CM in a post on X stated, “Humble tributes to the Kathak Emperor,

Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj, on his death anniversary. His

contribution to establishing Indian classical dance on the global stage is

unparalleled. Your dance practice, delicate expression, and exceptional musical

knowledge will continue to inspire future generations.”

Similarly,

UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya wrote, Humble tributes to the great

dancer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Pt. Birju Maharaj ji on his death

anniversary, who established the Kathak tradition of Indian classical dance on

the world stage. His devotion, sensitivity and artistic legacy will always

enrich the Indian cultural consciousness.

UP

government minister AK Sharma wrote, Humble tribute to Kathak emperor,

Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj, who established Indian dance art in the

world, on his death anniversary.

BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Neeraj Shekhar wrote, Humble tributes to Kathak Samrat,

Padma Vibhushan awardee Pandit Birju Maharaj Ji on his death anniversary. Your

contribution in establishing Indian classical dance on the global stage is

unique and unforgettable. Your dance practice, gentle expression of emotions

and unique tradition of musical knowledge will always remain a source of

inspiration for generations to come.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi