Person in history
Birju Maharaj
Birju Maharaj, Indian dancer (born 1937)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2022 · January 17
Their story
Who they were
Birju Maharaj, Indian dancer (born 1937)
Why this date
Birju Maharaj appears on our January 17 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Birju Maharaj
When did Birju Maharaj die?
January 17 2022.
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