The world famous Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj was the face of the Kalka - Bindadin gharana of ____________.

Lucknow

The correct answer is Option (2) - Lucknow

The world famous Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj was the face of the KalkaBindadin gharana of Lucknow. The Lucknow Gharana was established under the patronage of Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Oudh. It puts a strong accent on Bhava, the expression of moods and emotions. The other name of 'Lucknow Gharana - a style of dance and music is Purab Gharana. In Hindustani music, a Gharana is a system of social organization in the Indian subcontinent, linking music or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship and by adherence to a particular musical style. Lucknow Gharana or Purab Gharana is one of the six main Gharanas or styles in Tabla.