Question
Which Padma award was bestowed upon Pandit Birju Maharaj in
1986?Solution
The legendary Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1986. He was a leading figure in the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak and was also known for his skills in singing and playing instruments like the tabla and dholak.
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