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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Birju Maharaj, who passed away on 17th January 2022, belongs to which profession?
A
Athlete
B
Music Composer
C
Kathak Dancer
D
Politician
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pandit Birju Maharaj (born Brijmohan Nath Mishra; 4 February 1938 – 16 January 2022) was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, and exponent of the Lucknow “Kalka-Bindadin” Gharana of Kathak dance in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj died at his home here in the early hours of January 17, his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month. Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples.

Detailed explanation-3: -Birju Maharaj, in full Brijmohan Nath Mishra Maharaj, (born February 4, 1938-died January 16, 2022, New Delhi, India), Indian dancer, a master of the kathak form and a leading exponent of the Kalka-Bindadin gharana (community of musicians sharing a distinctive musical style) of Lucknow.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maharaj – an icon of Indian classical dance – was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award. Birju Maharaj, a legend of classical Indian dance and among the country’s most well-known performing artists, has died.

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