Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away

New Delhi, Jan. 17 (Agencies): Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away in Delhi early morning today.

The world famous Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj,  Lucknow-born, leading exponent and the torch-bearer of the Kathak  form of Indian dance, breathed his early morning. The Kathak maestro 83, died due to a heart attack. His grandson Swaransh Mishra confirmed the news on his social media handle.

He was well-known for carrying forward the legacy of Lucknow Gharana of the Indian dance form. His death came as a huge shock to the entire nation.  He was awarded Padma Vibhhushan by the President of India in 1986.

The sad new shocked millions of his fans  and  music lovers across the  world. On hearing the sad news,  messages of shock and heartful condolences  started pouring on social media.