Quick Info
| Profession | Kathak Dancer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/02/1938 |
| Age | 83 years (died on 17, Jan, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 17/01/2022 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pandit Brijmohan Mishra |
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| Nickname | Birju Maharaj |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Khairagarh University, Khairagarh |
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| Qualifications | Doctorate Degrees in Classical Dancing & Singing |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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| Place of Death | Delhi, India |
| Death Cause | Heart Attack |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Spouse | Name Not Known (Deceased) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Acchan Maharaj | ||||
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| Mother | Amma Ji Maharaj | ||||
| Spouse | Name Not Known (Deceased) | ||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started teaching Kathak dance at just 13 years old. | |
| 2. Created music and lent voice to dance scenes in Satyajit Ray's Shatranj ke Khilari. | |
| 3. Choreographed well-known Bollywood song sequences. | |
| 4. Received esteemed awards for contributions to the dance industry. |