<p>"I am worried and sad that it is difficult to get a sponsor for Kathak because it is a costly affair. Very few come forward to sponsor it," Maharaj said here Sunday evening.<br /><br />The veteran dancer-choreographer also pointed out that the popularity of classical dance had waned even in films.<br /><br />"It pains me that even filmmakers are not taking the risk to include Kathak in their films. In the past, some films like 'Devdas' gave importance to Kathak," he said. <br /><br />He had choreographed and composed music for the song "Kahe Chhed Mohe" in Sanjay Leela Bansali's film "Devdas" that was picturised on Madhuri Dixit.<br /><br />The 71-year-old dance guru, however, expressed happiness that the younger generation, particularly children, were showing keen interest to learn Kathak.<br /><br />"It is a good and positive sign for Kathak," said Maharaj, adding that he was teaching dance to nearly 250 children.<br /></p>
<p>"I am worried and sad that it is difficult to get a sponsor for Kathak because it is a costly affair. Very few come forward to sponsor it," Maharaj said here Sunday evening.<br /><br />The veteran dancer-choreographer also pointed out that the popularity of classical dance had waned even in films.<br /><br />"It pains me that even filmmakers are not taking the risk to include Kathak in their films. In the past, some films like 'Devdas' gave importance to Kathak," he said. <br /><br />He had choreographed and composed music for the song "Kahe Chhed Mohe" in Sanjay Leela Bansali's film "Devdas" that was picturised on Madhuri Dixit.<br /><br />The 71-year-old dance guru, however, expressed happiness that the younger generation, particularly children, were showing keen interest to learn Kathak.<br /><br />"It is a good and positive sign for Kathak," said Maharaj, adding that he was teaching dance to nearly 250 children.<br /></p>