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Facts

Also Known As Brijmohan Nath Mishra Maharaj
Born February 4, 1938
Died January 16, 2022 (aged 83) • New Delhi • India

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Birju Maharaj, dressed in traditional golden Kathak attire and cap, sits with one arm raised while performing at a cultural event in New Delhi.
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