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Birju Maharaj
Pandit Birju Maharaj (born February 4, 1937) is an accomplished Kathak dancer from India. Even though dancing is his first love, he also has good command over Hindustani classical music and is a good singer as well. He took Kathak to new heights by fusing Kathak with dance dramas. He has toured extensively across the globe for dance performances.
Birju Maharaj has won many accolades, including Padma Vibhushan, Sangeet natak academy award and the Kalidas Samman.
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