Geeton ka Sangrah
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Sooryavansham (सूर्यवंशम)
— Sonu Nigam
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Har Subah (हर सुबह)
— K. S. Chithra
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Kore Kore Sapane (कोरे कोरे सपने)
— Anuradha Paudwal
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Dil Mere Tu Deewana (दिल मेरे तू दीवाना)
— Kumar Sanu
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Peepal Ke Patwa (पीपल के पतवा)
— Jaspinder Narula
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Chori Se Chori Se (चोरी से चोरी से)
— Amitabh Bachchan
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Sanson Ki Mala (साँसों की माला)
— Madhur Sharma
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Guzarish (गुजारिश)
— Satinder Sartaaj
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Aaj Imtihan Hai (आज इम्तिहान हैं)
— Lata Mangeshkar
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Ae Yaar Sun Yaari Teri (ये यार सुन यारी तेरी)
— Asha Bhosle
Pandit Birju Maharaj Songs Lyrics
Pandit Birju Maharaj was one of India's most celebrated Kathak dancers, gurus and choreographers. He belonged to the renowned Lucknow Gharana of Kathak and came from a distinguished family of traditional artists. The Sangeet Natak Akademi describes him as the doyen of Kathak and notes that he was also accomplished in singing and playing percussion instruments.
He was the son of Pandit Acchan Maharaj and received training from his father and his uncles Shambhu Maharaj and Lacchu Maharaj. His performances combined intricate footwork, expressive storytelling, rhythmic sophistication and musicality.
Birju Maharaj also created and popularized numerous Kathak compositions and choreographed productions that helped bring the art form to larger stages in India and abroad. His work played an important role in presenting traditional Kathak through modern theatrical productions.
About Pandit Birju Maharaj
Pandit Birju Maharaj was born on 4 February 1938 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He belonged to the hereditary tradition of the Lucknow Gharana and began learning Kathak at an early age under his father, Acchan Maharaj, and later under his uncles Shambhu Maharaj and Lacchu Maharaj.
He became an influential teacher and performer and was associated with Bharatiya Kala Kendra and later Kathak Kendra, New Delhi. After the death of Shambhu Maharaj in 1970, Birju Maharaj became Head of Faculty at Kathak Kendra and remained associated with the institution for many years.
Along with dance, he had a deep understanding of Hindustani classical music, singing and rhythm. His artistic work incorporated forms such as thumri and bhajan, and his ability to sing and accompany dance with percussion contributed to the integrated musical character of his Kathak performances.
Among his major honours were the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Padma Vibhushan, the Kalidas Samman, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship. He received the Padma Vibhushan in 1986.
In 1998, he retired from Kathak Kendra and subsequently established Kalashram, his own Kathak and Indian fine arts academy in Delhi. He continued teaching, performing and creating artistic works for many years.
Pandit Birju Maharaj died on 17 January 2022 in New Delhi at the age of 83. His legacy continues through his students, choreographic works, musical compositions and the wider tradition of the Lucknow Gharana. Birth Date: 4 February 1938 Birth Place: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India Profession: Kathak Dancer, Guru, Choreographer, Singer, Musician Gharana: Lucknow Gharana of Kathak Genres: Hindustani Classical, Kathak, Thumri, Bhajan, Classical Music Years Active: 1940s–2022 Death Date: 17 January 2022, New Delhi, India