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Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj dies at 83

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Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj dies at 83

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj has died, news agency ANI reported on Monday, citing his relatives. He is 83 years old.

“He’s been in treatment for the past month. He suddenly had difficulty breathing around 12:15-12:30 last night; we took him to the hospital within 10 minutes, but he passed away,” said his granddaughter Ragini Maharaj told ANI. She added that his image in my mind was always smiling.

Birju Maharaj is the representative of Kalka-Bindadin Gharana in Lucknow.

On February 4, 1937, he was born into a famous Kathak dance family under the name Brij Mohan Nath Mishra. Besides his father Achchan Maharaj and uncles Shambhu and Lachchu Maharaj, he was also influenced by Bindadeen Maharaj.

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He started performing with his father since childhood and became a maharaj (Maharaj) in his teens. Birju Maharaj also performed at the durbar in Rampur Nawab.

By the age of 28, Birju Maharaj’s mastery of the dance form earned him the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

Known for its perfect rhythm and expressive abhinaya or gesture language, Birju Maharaj has developed his own unique style. He was known for his excellent choreography and helped popularize ballet theatre.

Birju Maharaj has received numerous awards for his contributions to the performing arts, including one of the country’s highest civilian honors, the Padma Vibhushan in 1986.

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Partha Sarathi Deb, 68, a veteran Bengali actress, passes away in a Kolkata hospital; Jeet and Rupanjana Mitra pay respects

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Partha Sarathi Deb, 68, a veteran Bengali actress, passes away in a Kolkata hospital; Jeet and Rupanjana Mitra pay respects

Partha Sarathi Deb passed away on Friday, and his remains were taken to Technician’s Studio at 12 pm.

Bengali actor Partha Sarathi Deb, aged 68, passed away at a Kolkata hospital while undergoing treatment, according to his family.

Partha passed away at 11:50 pm on Friday night due to COPD-related ailments. He had been admitted to state-run M R Bangur hospital for the last month, and his condition worsened over the past week, and he was in the ICU.

Jeet honours Rupanjana with a lengthy message

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Actor Jeet expressed sadness over the loss of colleague and WBAF committee member Partha Sarathi Deb on X, sharing a photo and offering condolences to his bereaved family and friends.

Actress Rupanjana Mitra announced the news on Facebook, writing a lengthy note in Bengali.

Partha, the vice president of the West Bengal Motion Picture Artists Forum, condoled the death of actor Amit Shah and announced that his body would be taken to Technician Studio, a familiar place for him.

The forum is deeply saddened by the actor’s passing and will keep his remains at Technician’s Studio on March 23, where his loved ones, teammates, and well-wishers can pay their last respects.

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About Partha

Partha, a popular serialist, has acted in over 200 works, including theatre, serial, film, and web series. He has appeared in serials like Joyee, Chuni Panna, and Mithai, and starred in movies like Prem Aamar, Kakababu Here Gelen, Lathi, and Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jiyo.

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