Who is a famous Kuchipudi Dancer to receive Padma Shri in 2001?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Sobha Naidu.
Sobha Naidu was a legendary Indian classical dancer, renowned for her mastery of the Kuchipudi dance form. Born in Andhra Pradesh, she was a prominent disciple of the great Kuchipudi maestro Vempati Chinna Satyam. Sobha Naidu was known for her grace, expressive abhinaya (facial expressions), and intricate footwork, which elevated the classical art form to new heights.
She performed extensively in India and abroad, choreographing and enacting leading roles in famous dance-dramas such as Padmavati, Megha Sandesam, and Vipranarayana. She trained thousands of students and was honored with awards like the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contributions to Indian classical dance.
Incorrect Options:
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Padmini: A famous actress and Bharatanatyam dancer, not primarily associated with Kuchipudi or the Padma Shri in 2001.
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Mukti Mohan: A contemporary dancer and TV personality, not a classical Kuchipudi dancer or Padma Shri awardee.
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Rekha Raju: Known for Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam, not a Padma Shri awardee in 2001 or mainly known for Kuchipudi.