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About
Jitendra Maharaj (1934-2023) was an eminent Indian classical dancer and a leading exponent of Kathak, particularly renowned for his mastery of the Benaras (Varanasi) Gharana's temple-style traditions. Born on September 9, 1934, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, he embarked on his Kathak journey at a young age, receiving intensive training under Guru Krishna Kumar…
Journey Timeline
1934
Born in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
1947
Began teaching Kathak — Started teaching at the age of thirteen at Model Academy Bareilly.
1962
Received Nritya Vachaspati award
1970
Founded Sangeetika Institute of Performing Arts — Established in Delhi, serving as its artistic director.
1996
Received Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1998
Received Indira Priyadarshini Award
2005
Received Nadbrahma Shiromani title
2016
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Conferred on January 18, 2018.
2017
Received Kalidas Samman
2019
Received Attendance Lifetime Contribution Award
2023
Passed away in Delhi — Died on February 18, 2023.
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Awards & Honors
- 1962 · Nritya Vachaspati
- 1996 · Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1998 · Indira Priyadarshini Award
- 2005 · Nadbrahma Shiromani
- 2016 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2017 · Kalidas Samman — Government of Madhya Pradesh
- 2019 · Attendance Lifetime Contribution Award — Ashish Mohan Khokar's "Attendance"
- Nritya Shiromani Award — Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai
- Ghongroo Wizard — Saints and Shankaracharya
Media Coverage
- Tributes To Two Great Mentors
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