B’Day Reel: Which B-Town Stars Has Pt. Birju Maharaj Trained?

The legendary Kathak exponent has worked with the best in Indian cinema.

Birju Maharaj and Madhuri Dixit perform on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6. 

(Photo courtesy: Colors)

Pt. Birju Maharaj needs no introduction. The legendary Kathak exponent has put the Indian classical dance form on the global platform. He is also sought out by Bollywood when they want to showcase authentic classical dance on screen. And while Madhuri Dixit is his favourite in B-town, he has also worked with the likes of Satyajit Ray, Kamal Haasan and more recently, Deepika Padukone.

Let’s take a look at his silver screen journey as Birju Maharaj turns 82 today (4 February):

(This article is from The Quint’s archives. It was first published on 4 February 2017 and is being republished on occasion of Birju Maharaj’s birthday.)