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Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away at age of 83


Kathak legend Pandit Birju Maharaj is no more. He passed away at the age of 83 after suffering a massive heart attack, reported news agency ANI

He breathed his last at his home in Delhi late on Sunday. He was a recipient of the country's second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan.

The Kathak legendary dancer was fondly called Pandit-ji or Maharaj-ji by his disciples. He was also one of India's best-known artistes.  

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