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Pandit Lachhu Maharaj, born Baijnath Prasad on September 1, 1901, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, was a legendary Indian classical dancer and choreographer of Kathak. He hailed from an illustrious family of Kathak exponents of the Lucknow gharana, being the son of Kalka Prasad and nephew of Pandit Bindadin Maharaj, a renowned court dancer of the Nawab of…
Journey Timeline
1901
Born — Born as Baijnath Prasad on September 1, 1901, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
c. 1911
Public Performance Debut — Began giving public performances at the age of ten.
1949
Choreographed 'Mahal' — Choreographed dance sequences for the film 'Mahal'.
1957
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contributions to Kathak.
1960
Choreographed 'Mughal-e-Azam' — Choreographed dance sequences for the film 'Mughal-e-Azam'.
1965
Choreographed 'Chhoti Chhoti Baten' — Choreographed dance sequences for the film 'Chhoti Chhoti Baten'.
1972
Choreographed 'Pakeezah' — Choreographed dance sequences for the film 'Pakeezah'.
1973
Founded Kathak Kendra, Lucknow — Became the founder Director of the Kathak Kendra established by the Uttar Pradesh Government in Lucknow.
1978
Passed Away — Died on July 19, 1978.
2001
Commemorative Postage Stamp Issued — A commemorative postage stamp was issued in his honor by the Indian Department of Posts.
2007
Birth Centenary Festival — A two-day festival was organized in Lucknow to celebrate his birth centenary.
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Awards & Honors
- 1957 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- President's Award
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- Kathak dancers honour Pt Lacchu Maharaj with mesmerizing performances
The Times of India
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