Who among the following Kuchipudi dancers received the Padma Shri Award in 2022?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Padmaja Reddy.
- Padmaja Reddy, a famous Kuchipudi dancer and known for bringing rich heritage and glory of the kakatiya dynasty alive on stage, won the Padma Shri award.
- She is also the first dancer from Telangana to receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest award given by the Indian government to practicing artists, in 2016.