Birju Maharaj
Brijmohan Mishra, (4 February 1938 – 16 January 2022), popularly known as Pandit Birju Maharaj, was an Indian Kathak dancer, composer and singer. He was born in Handia, Uttar Pradesh. His career began in 1951. In 1986, he was honored with the Padma Vibhushan. He was known for his choreography for Vishwaroopam and Bajirao Mastani.