A picture of Modi honoring the legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj (Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi)

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Irreparable loss to world of art: Modi condoles death of Pandit Birju Maharaj

Birju Maharaj died at his home here in the early hours of Monday, his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month.

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Updated:17th Jan, 2022 at 11:27 AM

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Expressing grief at the death of legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his demise is an irreparable loss to the world of art.

He brought Indian dance a special recognition in the world, Modi said in a tweet condoling his death.

Read: Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj dies at 83

Birju Maharaj died at his home here in the early hours of Monday, his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month.

Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples.

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Irreparable loss to world of art: Modi condoles death of Pandit Birju Maharaj

Birju Maharaj died at his home here in the early hours of Monday, his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month.

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