Who among the following dancers won the prestigious Padma Shree award in the year 2021, for her contribution to folk dance?
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The correct answer is optrion1 i.e. Matha B. Manjamma Jogathi.
Manjamma Jogathi, a renowned Indian folk dancer, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 for her exceptional contribution to the Jogathi Nritya, a traditional folk dance form of Karnataka. She is celebrated not only for preserving and promoting this unique art form but also for breaking social barriers as a transgender woman in Indian performing arts. Her journey from social exclusion to national recognition is inspirational. As the first transgender president of the Karnataka Janapada Academy, she played a crucial role in promoting folk culture, making her Padma Shri award a landmark achievement.