Pandit Birju Maharaj’s granddaughter Ragini pays tribute to Kathak maestro in moving post

Pandit Birju Maharaj died at his Delhi home at the age of 83 in the early hours of Monday.

Pandit Birju Maharaj’s granddaughter Ragini Maharaj paid tribute to the Kathak maestro in a moving post on Instagram today. Pandit Birju Maharaj died at his Delhi home at the age of 83 in the early hours of Monday. ! pic.twitter.com/PtqDkoe8kd He was a legend but had a child like innocence. He was my guru but also my friend. He taught me the intricacies of dance and Abhinay but never failed to make me laugh at his funny anecdotes. pic.twitter.com/KfcqravsXX Birju Maharaj will be sorely missed. What an exponent and what a sadhak. A sad day for #India . The evergreen, ever inspiringPandit Brij Mohan Nath Mishra, #BirjuMaharaj jee is no more but will live on with his artistry, music & dance . #OmShanti

In her Instagram post, Ragini shared a picture of Pandit Birju Maharaj and said in the caption, “Krishna aur Shiv mein bhi hod hogi ki Brijshyam toh mere hai.”