Question

Name the Maestro from Lucknow Gharana who wrote many poetic compositions for Kathak dance :

• A. Pt. Jas raj
• B. Shri Binda din Maharaj
• C. Pt. Durga Lal
• D. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah

Hint:

\[ \text{Shri Binda din Maharaj} \] was a legendary maestro of: \[ \text{Lucknow Gharana of Kathak} \] known for composing many poetic and expressive dance compositions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
The Lucknow Gharana of Kathak is famous for its graceful movements, expressive storytelling, and poetic compositions. Among the greatest masters of this tradition, Shri Binda din Maharaj occupies a special place because of his immense contribution to Kathak literature and dance compositions.

Step 1: Understand the contribution of Binda din Maharaj.
Shri Binda din Maharaj was a legendary Kathak maestro of the Lucknow Gharana known for:
• Expressional dance (Abhinaya)
• Graceful style of Kathak
• Poetic compositions
• Devotional and romantic themes He composed numerous:
• Thumris
• Bhajans
• Dance lyrics
• Expressional pieces for Kathak

Step 2: Understand the Lucknow Gharana tradition.
The Lucknow Gharana emphasizes:
• Elegance and grace
• Facial expressions
• Delicate movements
• Emotional storytelling Binda din Maharaj greatly enriched this tradition through his literary and artistic works.

Step 3: Compare with the given options.
Among the given choices:
• Pt. Jas raj was a classical vocalist.
• Shri Binda din Maharaj wrote many poetic compositions for Kathak.
• Pt. Durga Lal was a renowned Kathak dancer of Jaipur Gharana.
• Nawab Wajid Ali Shah patronized Kathak but is not mainly identified for these compositions in the Lucknow Gharana tradition. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Shri Binda din Maharaj}} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(B)}} \]