Who among the following Indian classical dancers, who popularised the Odissi dance form both in India and all over the world, received the honour of Padma Vibhushan in 2000?

Kelucharan Mohapatra

The correct answer is Option (2) - Kelucharan Mohapatra

Kelucharan Mohapatra was a legendary Indian classical dancer and a prominent Odissi dance teacher. He was born on 8^th January 1926 and led this dancing talent toward great heights until his death on April 7, 2004. He is amazingly the first-ever winner of the Padma Vibhushana Award from the state of Odisha. He also got Padma Bhushan (1988), Padma Shri (1974), and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1966).