Name the first Odissi classical dancer from Odisha who has conferred the Padma Vibhushan Award.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Kelucharan Mohapatra.
Kelucharan Mohapatra, a renowned Indian classical dancer, instructor, and exponent of Odissi dance, is credited with bringing back and popularising this ancient dance style in the 20th century (8 January 1926 – 7 April 2004). He is the first recipient of the Padma Vibhushan Award from Odisha.
Additional Information-
| Sonal Mansingh |
She received the Padma Bhushan in 1992 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2003 as the youngest recipient. |
| Bijayini Satpathy |
For twenty years, Bijayini served as a principal dancer and soloist with the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble. The Sangeet Natak Akademi awarded her |
| Gangadhar Pradhan |
The renowned Orissa Dance Academy in Bhubaneswar, India, and Konark Natya Mandap were both founded by Shri Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, a renowned performer, choreographer, and instructor of Odissi. In addition to being the president of the Odissa Sangeet Natak Akademi, he was a member of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi. |