Who among the following won a Padma Vibhushan award in year 1971?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Uday Shankar.
- Uday Shankar, the pioneer of Indian non-classical dance forms who enthralled western audiences with his unique style.
- His greatest recognition was his popularity across both the West and the East, which got him many followers, including artistes like Zohra Sehgal, Simkie, and musicians Vishnu Das Shirali and Alauddin Khan Sahab of the Maihar gharana.
- In order to recognize his contribution to the field of art and culture, the Government of India awarded Uday with the coveted Padma Vibhushan. He was also presented the Desikottama by the prestigious Visvabharati University