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Lachhu Maharaj
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Lachhu Maharaj

Performer

India

About

Pandit Bajinath Prasad also known as Pandit Lachhu Maharaj (1901–1978) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer of Kathak dance. He came from a family of illustrious Kathak exponents in Lucknow, and also worked as film choreographer, Hindi cinema, most notably Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and Pakeezah (1972). He was awarded the 1957 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest award for performing artists, conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama. He was paternal uncle of Pandit Birju Maharaj.

Skills & Expertise

Kathak

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This profile honors a legend of Indian classical dance and is preserved by NatyaNetwork — it isn't available to claim.

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This profile honors a legend of Indian classical dance and is preserved by NatyaNetwork — it isn't available to claim.

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