While the unfortunate demise of Kathak exponent Sitara Devi forced flag bearers of the popular dance form to settle for half mast, a few days prior, the art form got its due when Pandit Birju Maharaj was honoured with the lifetime achievement award
Prateeksha Kashi, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Rajashree Birla
While the unfortunate demise of Kathak exponent Sitara Devi forced flag bearers of the popular dance form to settle for half mast, a few days prior, the art form got its due when Pandit Birju Maharaj was honoured with the lifetime achievement award.
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Prateeksha Kashi
Pandit Birju Maharaj
Rajashree Birla
Rahul Acharya
Kuchipudi and Odissi exponents Prateeksha Kashi and Rahul Acharya were also honoured.