Jitendra Maharaj was an Indian dancer and a Kathak maestro. He was a recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy Award given by the

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. Jitendra Maharaj is from

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Gharana. He has also written on the subject in various publications. Jitendra Maharaj is the guru of Kathak dancers Nalini and Kamalini.

Early life

Jitendra Maharaj was a disciple of Guru Kishan Kumar Maharaj.

References

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