Born Shambhu Nath Misra in Lucknow in 1907, Kathak maestro Pandit Shambhu Maharaj rose to become one of the most important figures in Indian classical dance, earning the Padma Shri in 1958 for his ...
Pandit Birju Maharaj is known as India’s most celebrated Kathak exponent and a legendary dancer. Recipient of the ‘Sangeet Natak Academy Award’, ‘Kalidas Samman’, ‘Soviet Land Nehru Award’, ‘SNA Award ...
From its origins in royal courts and intimate mehfils, Kathak — known for its intricate footwork, energetic movements and pirouettes — has travelled onto the modern proscenium stage. This transition ...