Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak
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Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak (1905 – 2001) had the distinction of singularly sustaining the tradition of classical dance in Pakistan and producing students like Nahid Siddiqui, Fasih ur-Rehman, Nighat Chaudry, Amy Minwala and Panna among many others. Ghulam Hussain was born in Calcutta.
Ghulam Hussain came to Pakistan in the 60's. After staying in Karachi he came to Lahore in 1971. He never performed in Pakistan. He was a disciple of Acchan Maharaj, the father of Birju Maharaj
in India, who was a very well known performer. In a musical conference in Banaras in 1938, he was betstowed with the title "Maharaj Kathak" by his gurus, in the presence of eminent singers and dancers.
Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak migrated to Karachi after the partition and lived there before moving to Lahore in his later years.
He has been a major exponent in the arts and teaching of classical kathak
dance in Pakistan, for over four decades.
Fasih ur-Rehman, a discipline of Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak, has been carrying on the legacy of the great Kathak maestro through sheer hard work, self-discipline and dedication for the last 25 years.
Ghulam Hussain came to Pakistan in the 60's. After staying in Karachi he came to Lahore in 1971. He never performed in Pakistan. He was a disciple of Acchan Maharaj, the father of Birju Maharaj
Birju Maharaj
Brijmo Mishra popularly known as Pandit Birju Maharaj is currently the leading exponent of the Varanasi Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak dance in India.He is a descendant of the legendary Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, including his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father...
in India, who was a very well known performer. In a musical conference in Banaras in 1938, he was betstowed with the title "Maharaj Kathak" by his gurus, in the presence of eminent singers and dancers.
Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak migrated to Karachi after the partition and lived there before moving to Lahore in his later years.
He has been a major exponent in the arts and teaching of classical kathak
Kathak
Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dances, originated from Uttar Pradesh, India. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks, or storytellers...
dance in Pakistan, for over four decades.
Legacy
Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak was the guru of Pakistani classical dancer Nahid SiddiquiFasih ur-Rehman, a discipline of Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak, has been carrying on the legacy of the great Kathak maestro through sheer hard work, self-discipline and dedication for the last 25 years.