Birju Maharaj Trivia Quiz: The Legendary Indian Classical Dancer

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Birju Maharaj Trivia Quiz: The Legendary Indian Classical Dancer

Pandit Birju Maharaj was born in February 1937 and died in January 2022. He choreographed and composed music for many Indian movies. Birju Maharaj is better known by his stage name Birju Maharaj. His skill set included performing the Kathak dance form and playing Hindustani classical music. Birju Maharaj was a recipient of many rewards. He also received the Padma Vibhushan. Here is the quiz on one of the legendary Indian classical dancers Birju Maharaj.

In which year did Birju Maharaj receive the “National Film Award for Best Choreography” for Unnai Kaanaathu?

  • 2000

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 1999

Who was Birju Maharaj?

  • Indian dancer

  • Composer

  • Singer

  • All of these

At what age did Maharaj start teaching the dance?

  • 10

  • 13

  • 20

  • 7

In which year did Birju Maharaj receive the “Filmfare Award for Best Choreography”?

  • 2011

  • 2000

  • 2016

  • 1988

What was Birju Maharaj’s birth name?

  • Brijmohan Nath Mishra

  • Pandit Birju Maharaj

  • Hari Lal Brijmohan Nath Mishra

  • None of these

When did Birju Maharaj die?

  • 17 January 2022

  • 15 January 2022

  • 17 January 2000

  • 15 January 2020

What were the Genres of Birju Maharaj?

  • A. Indian classical

  • B. Western

  • Both A and B

  • None of these

In which year did Birju Maharaj receive “Padma Vibhushan”?

  • 1986

  • 1987

  • 1988

  • 1989

Birju Maharaj taught classical dance to Deepika Padukone for which song?

  • Bajirao Mastani

  • Kalank

  • Dil To Pagal Hai

  • Devdas

What is Birju Maharaj’s date of birth?

  • January 1937

  • February 1937

  • January 1900

  • February 2000

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