Papon recalls his meeting with Pandit Birju Maharaj: 'Blessed to have spent time with him'

Pandit Birju Maharaj transcended generations and geographies to touch a chord with different artistes in different ways. One of them is the singer and composer Papon, which is how the world knows Angaraag Mahanta, who posted a heartfelt tweet after hearing about Maharaj ji's demise. In his quest to popularise Assam's Xatriya dance form, Papon spent time with Maharaj ji and drew an immediate warm response from the maestro, which he has recorded in the second episode of his YouTube series, 'The Land of the Sacred Beats'.

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