Who is the recipient of the Padma Vibhushan 2000 for reviving the Odissi Classical dance form?
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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kelucharan Mohapatra.
The recipient of the Padma Vibhushan in 2000 for reviving the Odissi classical dance form is Kelucharan Mohapatra. He was a legendary Odissi dancer and guru from Odisha, credited with popularising and revitalising Odissi both nationally and internationally. Mohapatra meticulously reconstructed traditional Odissi techniques, choreography, and expressions, ensuring the dance form retained its spiritual and cultural essence. He also trained generations of dancers, contributing to Odissi’s recognition as one of India’s major classical dance forms.