Kathak Legend, Birju Maharaj, who has been diagnosed with kidney disease a few days ago and wore dialysis, died at his home on Sunday.
He is 83 years old.
Maharaj Ji, because he was known to be popular, said to play with his grandson when his health unexpectedly deteriorated, he required him to be rushed to the hospital, where he died of a heart attack.
The grandson, Swaransh Mishra, shared Malang news through posting on Instagram.

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Also a talented classical and percussion singer Hindustan, Maharaj Ji is the son of Acchan Maharaj.
His uncle is Shambhu Maharaj and the famous Lacchu Maharaj.
He was the highest Civil Honorary Recipient of the two countries, Padma Vibhushan.
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Adnan Sami, one of the first artists to pay for Doyen of Kathak, said in a tweet: “Very sad with the news about passing the legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj Ji.
We have lost an unparalleled institution in the field of performing arts.
He has been Influencing a lot of generations through his genius.
May he rest calmly.
”
Very sad with the news about passing the legendary Kathak dancer – Pandit Birju Maharaj Ji.
We have …
https://t.co/57NFRCX62G— Adnan Sami (@alnansamilive) 1642374571000
Subhash Ghai, Ashoke Pandit and the others also lamented the Demise Kathak legend.
My first learning from Kathak Dance Maestro was at the Youth Festival of my campus when he expressed a romantic conversation …
https://t.co/ja1ae3QQIX— Subhash Ghai (@ subhashhai1) 1642388690000
Sad to find out about the death of Kathak legend & vocalist Padma Vibhushan Pandit #Birjumaharaj Ji after suffering …
https://t.co/qmy11W0LB9— Ashoke pandit (@ashokepandit) 1642385720000