Pandit Birju Maharaj (72) and Ustad Zakir Hussain (57) are two living legends who performed together 12 years ago. Since then, there have been a lot of people who have unsuccessfully tried to get them together.
Deepak Vaze of Anant Vaze Sangeet Vidyalaya was successful in getting them together.
One of my relatives, was one of the main donors of this program and also part of the organizing committee.We were lucky enough to watch these legends together from close quarters . To top that ,we also got a chance to meet Pandit Birju Maharaj personally.
Pt Birju Maharaj (2nd from Left)
He loves kids
Pt Birju Maharaj (centre), Shasavati (near his feet) . She has been training under him for 40 years.
Ustad Zakir Hussain starts the show.
Pandit Birju Maharaj makes his appearance.
Jugalbandi
Madhuri Dixit, who has trained under Pt. Birji Maharaj graced the occasion
Sashavati performs as the multi-talented Pt Bhirju Maharaj performs on the tabla
and now on the Harmonium giving vocals to one of his own compositions. Truly a genius.
We were all mesmirized by the jugalbandi and spellbound by the performance. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
bhariiii!!!!
sahi hai!!
great…when did this happen?
once in a lifetime – indeed!
arre.. lucky you!! next time, do spread the word about such events! would love to watch them!