Which Manipuri Classical Dancer opened the ‘Govindji Nartanalaya’ dance school for women in Imphal?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bipin Singh.
- Guru Bipin Singh (1918 – 2000), a director, choreographer and scholar of Manipuri dance, is regarded as Father of Manipuri style for more reasons than one.
- In 1972, he founded the Manipuri Nartanalaya in Kolkata with branches in Mumbai and Inphal and was responsible for training a new generation of Manipuri dancers.
- He was awarded the title of Hanjaba by the Maharaja of Manipur and the Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1966.
- He choreographed many dance dramas and solo dances and produced many students including Jhaveri Sisters (Darshana Jhaveri), Kalavati Devi, Binodini Devi, Guneswori Devi, Priti Patel, Sruti Bannerjee, Latasana Devi, Laily Basu, Indrani Devi, Manorama Devi, Poushali Chatterjee, Sohini Ray, Bimbavati Devi, Ranjini Basu.