Pandit Birju Maharaj and Madhuri to perform together for the first time on Indian television

Mumbai - The stage is all set for one of the biggest celebrity dance competitions to begin from June 1^st - Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on COLORS. Living up to the raised standards of this Mahamanch and performing in the opening week episode for the first time on Indian Television will be none other than internationally acclaimed living exponent of Kathak Pandit Birju Maharaj. To celebrate this occasion, our jury member and his biggest disciple and fan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene will be seen matching steps with her Guru. 
 

This Guru and Shishya Jodi will be seen portraying the Indian classical dance form – Kathak in its purest and finest form. The audiences will be mesmerized as they are witness to this never seen before pair dance to the tunes of Piya toh se…, Madhuban mein and the famous folklore Dhai Shyam Rok Lai. Brightening the stage with her radiant smile, Madhuri will be seen adding her charisma in a saffron colored Kathak costume embellished with beautiful silver work designed by designer Manish Malhotra.

Also seen joining the dance maestro on the Jhalak stage will be his other disciples with whom he performed on a melody of songs to add to this occasion. 

His biggest fan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene will also be seen felicitating her Guru Ji with a Shawl. Overwhelmed and nervous at the same time on this historic moment, she said,” I was six years old when I first saw Birju Ji performing. It’s a very special occasion for me today that I am dancing with Maharaj Ji and I want to say that I feel his art is as never ending as a rainbow and if I follow it I will find treasure one day. Birju ji has given a new meaning to this Jhalak manch and I would want to encourage more youngsters to learn classical dance forms.

The mentor-disciple duo also share a close family bond and Panditji even teaches Madhuri’s children the tabla. Maharaji nevertheless was glad to share the stage with Madhuri and showed his love and affection for his beloved student by saying how proud he was of his quick learner and dedicated student. 

Pandit Birju Maharaj has earlier choreographed the actress for many of her movies like Devdaas and Dil to Pagal Hai. This historic moment that was the perfect epitome of grace and elegance left the other two jury members viz Karan Johar and Remo absolutely stunned.