Shambhu Maharaj was Awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to which of the following dances in India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kathak.
- Shambhu Maharaj is a famous Kathak dancer.
- He belongs to Lucknow Gharana.
- Kathak is one of the major eight classical dance forms of India.
- Other famous Kathak dancers are:
- Sunder Prasad
- Lacchu Maharaj
- Birju Maharaj
- Damyani Joshi
- Sitara Devi
- Gauri Shankar Devilal