CV Chandrasekhar, recipient of Padma Bhushan is a performer of which of the following classical dance forms of India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Bharatanatyam.
C. V. Chandrasekhar, recipient of the Padma Bhushan (2022), is a renowned exponent of the Bharatanatyam dance form. He is one of India’s senior-most classical dancers, choreographers, and teachers, trained at Kalakshetra, Chennai, under Rukmini Devi Arundale. His performances are celebrated for their precision, grace, and deep adherence to traditional style. Apart from being a performer, he has also contributed immensely as a scholar and composer in Indian classical dance and music.
The other options are:
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Kathakali – a dance-drama form from Kerala, known for elaborate makeup and storytelling.
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Kathak – a North Indian dance form emphasizing spins and footwork.
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Mohiniattam – a graceful dance from Kerala performed traditionally by women.
Thus, the correct answer is Bharatanatyam.