Which Indian actress from the following, is also a popular dancer and received the Smita Patil Memorial award for her role in the movie Damini?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Meenakshi Seshadri.
Meenakshi Seshadri is not only a celebrated Bollywood actress but also an accomplished classical dancer. She received the Smita Patil Memorial Award for her outstanding performance in the film “Damini” (1993), which dealt with issues of justice and women’s empowerment. Her graceful dance background added depth to her screen presence. Other contemporary actresses from that period did not receive this specific award for “Damini,” making Meenakshi Seshadri the correct answer.