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	Ektaa Centre - Press Releases - Pandit Birju Maharaj and Company
		Born into a family of dancers, Birju Maharaj is the torchbearer of the famous family, Kalka-Bindadin Gharana of Lucknow, which has, for centuries, performed Kathak, a classical dance style of northern India.
		Birju's choreography on traditional themes is bold and intellectual, whereas his contemporary works are entertaining and refreshing in concept.
		Birju Maharaj is also an accomplished singer, having command over Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan and Ghazals, and a superb drummer, playing nearly all drums with ease and precision.
	www.ektaacenter.org /pr2.html (634 words)

	Birju Maharaj - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pandit Birju Maharaj (born February 4, 1937) is the current head of the Lucknow gharana of Kathak dance in India.
		He is a descendant of the legendary Maharaj family of kathak dancers, including his two uncles, Shambu and Lacchu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj.
		Birju Maharaj has won many accolades, including Padma Vibhushan, Sangeet natak academy award and the Kalidas Samman.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Birju_Maharaj (145 words)

	The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Literature
		Birju Maharaj excels in Kathak while Kelubabu, as he is popularly known, has no peer in the Odissi style of dancing.
		While Birju Maharaj belongs to a family of dancers and had the full support of his family, young Kelucharan faced stiff opposition from his father to the idea of the young boy becoming a dancer.
		Though Birju Maharaj has dominated the Kathak scene in India, he has not been honoured with any award, while Kelubabu has been the recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, the Madhya Pradesh K alidas Award and the national honours of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20021201/spectrum/book4.htm (993 words)

	Toronto Gharana/Bansuri
		Acchan Maharaj was responsible for the training of his younger brothers, and he was also engaged to dance in several North Indian courts before being invited to teach in the Delhi School of Hindustani Music and Dance from 1936 onwards.
		Shambhu Maharaj (1910-70) was a charismatic and flamboyant character who danced with great power and energy but who could also bring to a thumri an inexhaustible variety of interpretations which he performed with the subtlest of movements from the sitting position.
		To conclude, the kathak dancer is a story-teller, not a mime.
	www.pathcom.com /~ericp/kathak.html (2717 words)

	Birju Maharaj retires
		NEW DELHI, June 9: Following criticism over the imposition of the government's retirement rules on the legendary performing artiste Birju Maharaj, the Kathak Kendra is now bending backwards to keep him involved in a special capacity.
		Birju Maharaj, 61, was asked to retire from the Kathak Kendra, a constituent unit of the Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), by the SNA executive committee.
		The decision left Birju Maharaj disappointed and somewhat unsure about life entirely cut off from the Kendra, with which his name had become synonymous.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19980610/16151124.html (540 words)

	Pandit Birju Maharaj - Kathak Dancer Birju Maharaj - Pandit Brij Mohan Sharma
		He hails from the legendary Maharaj family of Kathak dancers of Lucknow and is the son of Acchan Maharaj.
		Birju Maharaj was trained by his father and uncles who were renowned dancers of that time.
		Pandit Birju Maharaj is not just a flawless dancer, but a fabulous singer too and has mastered Hindustani classical music as well.
	dances.indobase.com /dancers/pandit-birju-maharaj.html (376 words)

	webindia123-Indian personalities-Dancers-birju maharaj
		Pandit Birju Maharaj, internationally renowned Kathak dancer, was born on 4th February 1937 in an illustrious family of dance masters of the Lucknow gharana.
		Birju gave Kathak Dance a new dimension by developing his own unique style and popularised this classical dance of North India all over the world.
		Birju alias Brij Mohan Nath Mishra mastered Kathak from his father, Achchan Maharaj and later from his uncles Shri Lacchu Maharaj and Shri Shambhu Maharaj.
	www.webindia123.com /personal/dancer/birju.htm (291 words)

	Birju Mahraj.
		He is the only son and disciple of Shri Achyan Maharaj and is a competent inheritor of the Lucknow Gharana.
		Birju Maharaj is a very talented and dignified personality.
		Birju Maharaj has an enormous knowledge in Bol (musical phrases interlinked with drum strokes), Laya (speed), Taal (beats).
	taal.virtue.nu /birjuraj.html (382 words)

	Deep Blue Ink -> Writing -> Profiles
		You cannot lure Birju Maharaj, India's most famous kathak dancer, with a 10 carat diamond.
		Little Birju was drawn into it naturally and he accompanied his father for dance performances all over the country.
		Birju Maharaj is in sync with life itself.
	deepblueink.com /writing/profiles/birjumaharaj.htm (755 words)

	The Sun \| 0329 \| July 16, 2003
		Birju Maharaj flew all the way from India to Sunnyvale to hold a dance workshop.
		Born in a famous family of dancers in Lucknow, India, Maharaj is frequently addressed as the "torchbearer" of the family.
		And Maharaj's performances are well-known for being as entertaining to a layman as to a dance aficionado.
	www.svcn.com /archives/sunnyvalesun/20030716/sv-community1.shtml (596 words)

	Zakir Hussain (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Touched by Greatness: Birju Maharaj and Zakir Hussain present
		Touched by Greatness: Birju Maharaj and Zakir Hussain present superlative.
		A soft male voice said, This is Zakir Hussain.
	hallencyclopedia.com /Zakir_Hussain (285 words)

	Birju Maharaj - Kathak personified - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Birju was born on Feb 4, 1938 and was named Brij Mohan.
		Birju as a child would peek through to see his father coaching his female disciples, trying to pick up everything that his father taught.
		A legend, Birju Maharaj neither considers himself to be a Guru, nor does he think much about recognition or awards.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/mar072004/sh6.asp (1088 words)

	GURUS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Pandit Birju Maharaj, a recipient of the highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan and the prime teacher of the legacy of the Kalka-Bindadin traditions of Kathak, is also a representative of his family art and of hundreds of Bindadin's compositions.
		Pandit Shambhu Maharaj is the youngest of the three famous sons of Kalka Prasad and nephews of Binda Din.
		Shambhu Maharaj is convinced that the Kathak we have today was originally the "Natwari" dance and he has striven hard to restore it to its pristine purity.
	www.panditcharka.com /gurus.htm (460 words)

	B.co Birju Maharaj Review
		Birju managed in English to convey to the audience he felt comfortable in our presence, verbally acknowledging Khan Sahib’s presence.
		Deepak Maharaj, Birju youngest son, joined her; a tall, slender young man whose multifaceted skills (tabla and vocal) reinforce the Maharaj lineage (Grandfather Aachen was a member of the court at Lucknow before being lured to New Delhi by the Malik family).
		One was in the first half where Birju discussed ‘the nature,’ illustrating in wondrous measure with the subtlety of his bells, the tide and roll of the ocean, and rain from deluge to a single drop.
	www.ballet.co.uk /magazines/yr_03/aug03/rr_rev_birju_maharaj_0603.htm (1127 words)

	Desi Talk.com, Online Edition (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This was followed by Nritta in which the 65-year-young Maharaj first danced a solo dedicated to Lord Krishna, followed by improvisations in which he emphasizes the importance of ‘tala’ or rhythm, explaining that all of nature has a rhythm from the beating of a bird’s wing to the rhythm of even telephone bells.
		Pandit Birju Maharaj, center, at the Hindu Mandir Auditorium in Flushing, New York, on July 19.
		All dancers are communicators, but Birju Maharaj is an exceptionally fine one, communicating to his audience his unique approach to Indian dance and drawing us into his magical world.
	desitalk.newsindia-times.com /2003/08/01/arts-32-top.html (552 words)

	King of Kathak - Birju Maharaj
		It was Rita Mustaphi, an eminent Kathak dancer and a senior disciple of Pundit Birju Maharaj, was the key organizer who hosted this workshop.
		It was the idea of Pundit Hirju Maharaj, but, it was Saswathi Didi who made the things easier to understand.
		In the last day, in the recital, although he did some of old and some new, it was an impressive footwork and quick pirouettes, which excited the audience.
	www.sooryadance.com /BirjuMaharaj.htm (484 words)

	Birju Maharaj. Who is Birju Maharaj? What is Birju Maharaj? Where is Birju Maharaj? Definition of Birju Maharaj. ...
		Pandit Birju Maharaj 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 has toured extensively across the globe for dance performances.
	www.knowledgerush.com /kr/encyclopedia/Birju_Maharaj (91 words)

	Kathak Kendra bent on retaining guru Birju Maharaj, but... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Kathak Kendra bent on retaining guru Birju Maharaj, but...
		NEW DELHI, JUNE 10: The Kathak Kendra is now bending backwards to accomodate Birju Maharaj in a special capacity, following criticism over imposition of the government's retirement rules on the legendary performing artiste.
		Of course, then art and culture was not run by the government.'' Other than Birju Maharaj, the Kendra has seven other Kathak gurus all accomplished in their own ways.
	www.indianexpress.com /ie/daily/19980611/16250774.html (538 words)

	Review - Kathak — a continent away! by Manjari Sinha, Gurgaon
		The fireworks of the crystal clear footwork of Birju Maharaj ignited the spontaneous flourishes of Zakir’s crisp reciprocal tabla bols.
		The bandish ki thumari in raag Pilu composed by Bindadeen Maharaj ‘kaahe karun.’ went with lilting and off-beat rhythm conveying the chhedchhaad of Raadha Krishna.
		The multi-faceted brilliance of Birju Maharaj was presented this evening, not only as a dancer but also as a singer, composer, as an exceptional percussionist, a Guru, a versatile choreographer and a gifted creator during the jugalbandi with Zakir.
	www.narthaki.com /info/reviews/rev120.html (659 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - PATIALA HERITAGE WEEK
		Belonging to the famous Kalka-Bindadin Gharana of Lucknow, Pt Birju Maharaj, a recipient of the country’s second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan, explored the harmony of both male and female essence in an individual and the recognition of both in one through the composition designed by him and enacted by his pupils.
		Pt Birju Maharaj, pure and intense “blue” composition of little Krishna, performed solo by him, faithfully represented the various dimensions and myths associated with Lord Krishna.
		His son Deepak Maharaj explored the various improvised dimensions of the kathak pioneered by his father and introduced the audience to several scintillating frames in which his wonderful perception of conceptualising harmony and rhythm lent his performance an almost photographic quality.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2003/20030224/patiala.htm (528 words)

	The King of Kathak: India's Birju Maharaj - Susmita Ghosh
		Dance is such an art form, Indian philosophy suggests, and the attainment of the state of knowledge about rhythm makes life serene.
		Such is the teaching of acclaimed kathak maestro Birju Maharaj, India's highest civilian awardee, and the world's prime advocate of this increasingly popular dance form.
		An internationally revered figure, Maharaj continues experimenting with the techniques found in his masterpieces of impressionistic choreography and peerless dance dramas.
	www.worldandi.com /specialreport/2003/January/Sa22851.htm (289 words)

	IndiaDaily - Birju Maharaj threatens to return national awards
		Eminent Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj, on Friday met President A P J Abdul Kalam, and threatened to return all national awards, including Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan, if he was forced to vacate Government accommodation.
		Maharaj is upset over a Government notice to him recently to vacate a house at posh Shahjahan Road allotted to the dancer several years ago.
		Maharaj is recipient of several national awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Kalidas Samman.
	www.indiadaily.com /breaking_news/35232.asp (349 words)

	Birju Maharaj,Famous Kathak Dancer Birju Maharaj,Famous Indian Kathak Dancer Birju Maharaj,Famous Dancer Birju Maharaj
		Pandit Birju Maharaj (b.1937) is perhaps the foremost exponent of the country's Kathak dancers belonging to the Lucknow gharana.
		Son of well-known Kathak dancer Achchan Maharaj and nephew and student of Shambhu Maharaj, Birju Maharaj made his mark in the arena when he received the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi award at the age of 28.
		At present Birju Maharaj heads the teaching faculty at Delhi's Kathak Kendra.
	www.culturopedia.com /Personalities/indianpersonality-birju.html (162 words)

	Pt. Birju Maharaj
		Probably the greatest exponent of Kathak, Pt Birju Maharaj was born on 4th February 1938.
		Named Brij Mohan, he is the son of legendary Achchan Maharaj of Maharaj family of Kathak dancers.
		Besides being a legendary dancer Birju Maharaj is also a known vocalist, having command over Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan and Ghazals.
	www.mapsofindia.com /who-is-who/art-culture/pt-birju-maharaj.html (304 words)

	The King of Kathak: India's Birju Maharaj - THE ARTS
		A superb percussionist, Maharaj plays nearly all of India's numerous drums with ease and precision.
		He also plays both traditional and nontraditional instruments such as the israj (a long, 18-stringed, bowed instrument), swar mandal (a 36-stringed, chromatically tuned instrument), sitar, and violin.
		Yet Maharaj began by "paying his dues," thus achieving a deep understanding of the spiritual value of his artistic endeavors.
	www.worldandihomeschool.com /public_articles/2003/january/wis22851.asp (413 words)

	Pandit Birju Maharaj comes to Barclay as first co-presentation with Ektaa Center 06/26/03
		Pandit Birju Maharaj and Company, with Zakir Hussain, tabla player, presented by the Ektaa Center (formerly Arpana Foundation) and the Barclay.
		It will cosponsor, with the Barclay, Pandit Birju Maharaj and his company, with special guest Zakir Hussain, master tabla player, in a program of storytelling and dances on Tuesday.
		They have a bond between them and Zakir treats Birju, who's much older than he, like a guru - and gurus, in our culture, have a great reverence.
	www.irvineworldnews.com /Bstories/june26/maharaj.html (673 words)

	rediff.com: The Millennium Special: Birju Maharaj (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Lachhu Maharaj: My uncle worked in Indian cinema for 40 years and directed dances in films like Mughal-e-Azam, Pakeezah, Teesri Kasam.
		Shambuji Maharaj: An open hearted person, he was known as the Abhinaya Samarat.
		Birju Maharaj: I would not say much about myself because it is not good to talk about oneself.
	www.indiaabroad.com /millenni/birju.htm (352 words)

	A Magical Evening --- Birju Maharaj in Austin, TX (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I came home drunk on Pandit Birju Maharaj and his troupe's Kathak performance at Westlake High.
		The maestro wove magic through his feet, danced to his own tune just as we, the audience, did to his.
		That sense of timeless beauty, that privilege of being a part of something greater, the joy of feeling beyond one's self cannot be captured in words, not by me at least.
	www.kahany.com /reviews/partsreviews/birjumaharaj.html (396 words)

	Birju Maharaj posters,Birju Maharaj wallpapers,Birju Maharaj signed Posters,Birju Maharaj photos (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Cafedreams.com - Premier Indian internet auction site invites you to bid for memorabilia of your favorite models, miss india their wallpapers and celebrity memorabilia, dancer, musicians, fashion designers, sports stars with their autographed posters.
		Footprints on canvas of the legendary Indian classical dancer, Pandit Birju Maharaj.
		These footprints are the only ones he has ever imprinted and as Birju Maharaj himself remarked, they "represent over 60 years of dance experience, riyaaz and performance".
	www.cafedreams.com /asp/celebrity1.asp?id=24 (130 words)

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