Pandit Birju Maharaj dies at 83: Adnan Sami, Ashoke Pandit, other celebs mourn Kathak maestro's demise

Celebrities including Adnan Sami, Ashoke Pandit and Malini Awasthi mourned the demise of Pandit Birju Mahara.

New Delhi: On Sunday, Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj died at the age of 83, leaving the whole country in shock. The renowned dancer's demise was confirmed by his relatives.

Birju was the recipient of several awards and although his soul has departed for the heavens, his legacy will live on for eternity.

Many prominent public figures and Bollywood celebrities took to social media to mourn the loss of Birju Maharaj.