Jhaveri Sisters are famous for which form of classical dance?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Manipuri
Jhaveri sisters—the two words are synonymous with Manipuri classical dance. Responsible for bringing the temple tradition of Manipuri dance to the cities, the four sisters—Nayana, Ranjana, Suverna, and Darshana—were felicitated at the Prinsep Ghat Dance Festival (Kolkata) on January 4, 2008.
- Late (Nayana, Ranjana, Suverna) and Darshana are talented exponents of the art of Manipuri dancing. Dance has played a very significant and decisive part in their lives.
- Darshana, the youngest of the four sisters and a Padmashri awardee, co-founded Manipuri Nartanalaya in 1972 and has co-authored books on dance.
- Darshana Jhaveri received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 from the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Dance, Music, and Drama. She was honored with the Padma Shri in 2002.