Achhan Maharaj (Jagannath Prasad Mishra)
Kathak Performer • Teacher
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Achhan Maharaj (Jagannath Prasad Mishra)
About
Jagannath Prasad Mishra, popularly known as Achhan Maharaj, was a legendary figure in Indian classical dance, specifically Kathak, and a torchbearer of the Lucknow Gharana. Born in 1893 in Lamoha village, Sultanpur district, he was the eldest son of Kathak maestro Kalka Prasad. Achhan Maharaj received his initial training from his father and his paternal…
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1893
Born — Born as Jagannath Prasad Mishra in Lamoha village, Sultanpur district.
1947
Passed Away — Passed away around this year.
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