India News | PM Condoles Death of Birju Maharaj
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Expressing grief at the death of legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his demise is an irreparable loss to the world of art.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) Expressing grief at the death of legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his demise is an irreparable loss to the world of art.
He brought Indian dance a special recognition in the world, Modi said in a tweet condoling his death.
Birju Maharaj died at his home here in the early hours of Monday, his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month.
Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples.
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