Which of the following dancers won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Chhau dance in 2018?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Tapan Kumar Pattanayak.
In 2018, Tapan Kumar Pattanayak received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Chhau dance. Chhau is a traditional dance form from eastern India, particularly Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, characterized by energetic movements resembling martial arts and the use of elaborate masks. The award was presented by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s premier institution for music, dance, and theatre, honoring his efforts to preserve and promote this vibrant cultural heritage.