Birju Maharaj was inspiration across globe: Vice President

His death is a huge loss to the world of performing arts, the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Naidu.My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday condoled the death of Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj, saying his demise is a huge loss to the word of performing arts.

Birju Maharaj died at his home here in the early hours of Monday.

''The world-renowned Kathak exponent with his unique style was an institution and an inspiration across the globe. His death is a huge loss to the world of performing arts,'' the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Naidu.

''My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. Om Shanti,'' the vice president said.