Pt. Birju Maharaj (Maharaj) a.k.a. Pandit Birju Maharaj is an Indian Choreographer, Lyricist and singer. Maharaj is associated with many movies including Dedh Ishqiya (2014), Devdas (2002), Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977) and many more. Maharaj has achieved many honors including Padma Vibhushan (1986), Kalidas Samman by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and many more.