Which famous Indian Kathak dancer received the ‘Padma Vibhushan’ in 1986?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Pandit Birju Maharaj.
- Pandit Birju Maharaj has won several honors and awards including the coveted Padma Vibhushan (1986).
- He has been awarded the Kalidas Samman by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
- He has also been honored with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Soviet Land Nehru Award, and Sangam Kala Award among other awards.
- In 2002, he was honored with the Lata Mangeshkar Puraskaar. Pandit Birju Maharaj has also been conferred with honorary Doctorate degrees from Khairagarh University and Banaras Hindu University.