Pandit Birju Maharaj
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Pandit Birju Maharaj (born Brijmohan Nath Mishra; 4 February 1938 – 17 January 2022) was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, and exponent of the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance in India. He was a descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, which includes his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj. He also practised Hindustani classical music and was a vocalist. After working along with his uncle, Shambhu Maharaj at Bhartiya Kala Kendra, later the Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, he remained head of the latter, for several years, until his retirement in 1998 when he opened his own dance school, Kalashram, also in Delhi.
Birju Maharaj was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honor, in 1986.
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- Mora Man Manat Nahi - Raag Mishra Khamaj / Taal Deepchandi - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Nahin Aye Ghanashyam - Raag Mishra Pilu / Taal Deepchandi - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Sainyan Re Ho - Raag Des / Taal Deepchandi - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Kaun Gali Gaye Shyam - Raag Khamaj / Taal Slow Kaharwa - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Jao Wahin Tum Shyam - Raag Khamaj / Taal Deepchandi - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Soch Sanajh Naadaan - Raag Mishra Pilu / Taal Deepchandi - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Aavai Haihen Shyam - Raag Khamaj / Taal Teentaal - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Ajahoon Na Bhejho Pati - Raag Pahadi/ Taal Sitarkhani or Addha Theka - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Mera Dil Darda - Raag Pahadi / Taal Dadra - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Ab Maan Jao Saiyan - Raag Khamaj / Taal Dadra - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Thaade Rahiyo - Raag Khamaj / Taal Dadra - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
- Padi Gailen Chunaria Men Daag - Raag Nat Bhairavi / Taal Dadra - Ras Rang: Evolution of Thumri, Vol. 2 (Light Classical Vocal) - Pandit Birju Maharaj
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