Pandit Birju is among the highly respected Kathak Dancers in India. He is presently involved in the Kamal Hassan’s mega project ‘Viswaroobam’.

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Pandit Birju Maharaj is teaching Kathak Dance to Kamal for this film. Birju was asked to rate today’s Heroines on their dancing ability. Birju Ji wittingly commented that, "Just the other day, I was watching Katrina Kaif on TV. Usko naachna nahi, hilna bolte hai (We don’t call it dancing, it’s shaking)!

This Legend has earlier worked in the movies like ‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ and ‘Devdas’. Birju Maharaj later said that, "It was a pleasure to work with Madhuri Dixit, who attended my workshops twice. She has no ego hassles and even after a dance sequence was Okayed, she asked for suggestions. I get many offers to choreograph for films, but turn most of them down. Recently, I taught Kamal Haasan a few Kathak steps for his film ‘Viswaroobam’. He is a very eager learner."

Birju Ji is very happy about the interest and commitment levels of Kamal Haasan. In spite of being already a jack of all trades, even now, Kamal Haasan is eager to learn things even at this stage of his career.