Which of the following Odissi dancers was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2000?
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kelucharan Mohapatra.
The Odissi dancer honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2000 was Kelucharan Mohapatra.
- Legendary Figure: Kelucharan Mohapatra was a legendary Indian classical dancer, guru, and exponent of the Odissi dance form.
- Revivalist: He is credited with reviving and popularizing Odissi dance in the 20th century.
- Other Awards: Besides the Padma Vibhushan, he received the Padma Bhushan (1988) and Padma Shri (1974).
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award: He also won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1966.
- Death: He passed away on April 7, 2004.