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Pandit Birju Maharaj had choreographed for which film below?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Jhanak Jhanak Payel Baje
  2. Umrao Jaan
  3. Mughal-e-Azam
  4. Shatranj Ke Khiladi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Shatranj Ke Khiladi

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) Shatranj Ke Khiladi 📚 Explanation: Pandit Birju Maharaj, the legendary Kathak master, choreographed the beautiful dance sequences for Satyajit Ray’s only Hindi film, Shatranj Ke Khiladi. The film is set during the 1856 annexation of Oudh by the British. His work brought a high degree of classical authenticity to the film's artistic presentation. Birju Maharaj was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan for his extraordinary contribution to Indian classical dance.