Padma Shri awardee Chittani Ramachandra Hegde is known for his contribution to which of the following dance forms in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Yakshagana.
- Chittani Ramachandra Hegde is one of the most popular Yakshagana artiste from Honnavara, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka(born 1 January 1933).
- He was awarded with Padmashri award, first such award to any Yakshagana artist, by Government of India.
- Chittani Ramachandra Hegde is the first Yakshagana artist to win the prestigious Padmashri award before winning several awards in Karnataka. His style is so popular that it was called Chittani Gharana.