Padma Shri awardee Kalamandalam Gopi is recognised globally as the face of which dance form?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kathakali.
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Kalamandalam Gopi, a Padma Shri awardee, is an internationally acclaimed Kathakali exponent from Kerala.
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Renowned for his expressive acting, graceful movements, and powerful portrayals of heroic and divine characters.
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Considered one of the greatest Kathakali artists of modern times.
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Major Awards and Honours:
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Kerala Kalamandalam Award (1985)
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Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1987)
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Kerala Sangeet Nataka Akademi Award (1995)
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Kerala Kalamandalam Fellowship (2002)
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Kerala Sangeet Nataka Akademi Fellowship (2008)
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Padma Shri (2009)
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Kalidas Samman (2011)
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Other options:
- Odissi – Classical dance from Odisha.
- Kuchipudi – Classical dance from Andhra Pradesh.
- Mohiniattam – Classical dance from Kerala,.