Pandit Birju Maharaj honoured with 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.

Prateeksha Kashi

Pandit Birju Maharaj

Rajashree Birla

Rahul Acharya

Kuchipudi and Odissi exponents Prateeksha Kashi and Rahul Acharya were also honoured.