Fondly known as Pandit ji or Maharaj ji by his disciples, legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj breathed his last late Sunday night after suffering a heart attack. Loved and respected by his legions of followers, the 83-year-old Kathak legend was one of India’s most well-known artistes to date.
His grandson, Swaransh Mishra, was the one to break the news through social media. The post shared by him read, “With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad and untimely demise of our most beloved member of the family, Pt. Birju Maharaj ji. The noble soul left for his heavenly abode on 17th Jan 2022. Pray for the departed soul. Grief stricken: Maharaj family.”
