Jitendra Maharaj

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Jitendra Maharaj was an Indian dancer and a Kathak maestro. He was a recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy Award given by the government of India.[1] Jitendra Maharaj is from Varanasi Gharana.[2] He has also written on the subject in various publications.[3] Jitendra Maharaj is the guru of Kathak dancers Nalini and Kamalini.[4][5]

Early life

Jitendra Maharaj was a disciple of Guru Kishan Kumar Maharaj.[6]

References

  1. ^ "President of India confers Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for 2016". Jagranjosh.com. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
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  3. ^ "Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)". ccrtindia.gov.in. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
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  5. ^ India, The Dance (1 December 2020). "Guru Jitendra Maharaj: A Maestro of Benaras Gharana". THE DANCE INDIA. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  6. ISSN 0971-751X
    . Retrieved 15 May 2021.