To Pandit Birju Maharaj, Tributes From Kamal Haasan, Hema Malini And Other Stars
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"I always admired and respected him as a giant of the medium of Kathak," wrote Hema Malini
Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj died at the age of 83 on Monday. After the legendary dancer's death, members of the film fraternity remembered him on social media. Kamal Haasan posted a throwback picture of himself along with the legend. Pandit Birju Maharaj had trained the actor for the song Unnai Kaanadhu Naan from Vishwaroopam, which had also won a National Award. Bollywood veteran Hema Malini, who is also a trained classical dancer, tweeted, "The nation mourns the passing of a true legend, Shri Birju Maharaj, Kathak exponent par excellence. His ghungroos were on his ankles till he breathed his last. I always admired and respected him as a giant of the medium of Kathak and will miss his presence on the firmament of dance." pic.twitter.com/WC9bTUkjE2 The nation mourns the passing of a true legend, Shri Birju Maharaj,Kathak exponent par excellence. His ghungroos were on his ankles till he breathed his last.I always admired and respected him as a giant of the medium of Kathak & will miss his presence on the firmament of dance pic.twitter.com/Wz0VLGDQPW Pandit Birju Maharaj was a legend and an absolute wonder to watch... The world lost something priceless today. Rest In Peace, my deepest condolences to his family.#birjumaharajpic.twitter.com/O3cBtRIGGa
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