We constantly strive to foster the growth of budding artists via numerous initiatives, including online programs.
During challenging and trying times, our aim is to inspire them to maintain their courage and concentrate on their craft. In our nation, art abounds in diverse forms, and it is our duty to continually nurture this creative spirit.
Rest assured, the tide will eventually turn, and everything will indeed return to normalcy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A renowned Indian artist, Pandit Birju Maharaj (4 February 1938 – 16 January 2022) excelled in Kathak dance, music composition and singing. He belonged to the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak, a tradition passed down by his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj, and his uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj. He was a master of Hindustani classical music and a vocalist as well. He taught at Bhartiya Kala Kendra and then at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, where he was the head until 1998. He later founded his own dance school, Kalashram, in Delhi.
A renowned Indian artist, Pandit Birju Maharaj (4 February 1938 – 16 January 2022) excelled in Kathak dance, music composition and singing. He belonged to the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak, a tradition passed down by his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj, and his uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj. He was a master of Hindustani classical music and a vocalist as well. He taught at Bhartiya Kala Kendra and then at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, where he was the head until 1998. He later founded his own dance school, Kalashram, in Delhi.
