Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma is known for which classical dance form?
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Correct answer: D
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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kuchipudi
Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma (1935–2012), popularly known as Satyam, was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, considered by many as one of the leading exponents of the classical dance form of Kuchipudi.
- He became famous as he portrayed female characters such as Usha (Usha Parinayam), Satyabhama (Bhama Kalapam), Deva Devi (Vipra Narayana), etc.
- He got a chance to portray‘Parvati’ in ‘Usha Parinayam’at Sapru House in Delhi which was his first major performance at the age of 19.
- He was awarded Padma Shri in 1970 for his contributions in the field of Kuchipudi dance.
Additional detail-
| Mohiniyattam | Mohiniyattam (Mohiniattam) is a classical dance form of Kerala in South India. The origin and popularity of this dance form is closely tagged to the great Tamil dance master Vadivelu, |
| Kathakali | Kathakali comes from southwestern India, around the state of Kerala. Like bharatanatyam, kathakali is a religious dance. It draws inspiration from the Ramayana and stories from Shaiva traditions. Kathakali is traditionally performed by boys and men, even for female roles. |
| Kathak | Is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. It is the classical dance form from Uttar Pradesh. |