Explanation: Birju Maharaj is currently the leading exponent of the Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin Gharana of Kathak dance in India. He is a descendant of the legendary Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, including his two uncles. Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj. He took Kathak to new heights by choreographing new Kathak dance dramas. He is also the founder of kalashram. ....Read more