Sarayu Sai was given the Natya Kalajyoti Award in 2006 for which dance style?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Bharatanatyam.
Sarayu Sai was honoured with the Natya Kalajyoti Award in 2006 for her excellence in Bharatanatyam, one of India’s oldest and most classical dance forms. Originating from Tamil Nadu, Bharatanatyam is known for its fixed upper torso, intricate footwork, expressive hand gestures (mudras), and graceful facial expressions. Sarayu Sai’s performances have been praised for their deep expression of bhava (emotion) and rasa (aesthetic beauty).
The other options are different classical dance styles:
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Kuchipudi originates from Andhra Pradesh and combines dance with drama.
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Kathak, from North India, focuses on storytelling through rhythmic footwork and spins.
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Odissi, from Odisha, is known for its fluid torso movements and sculpturesque poses.
Thus, Sarayu Sai’s award was for Bharatanatyam.