Name the classical dancer who was awarded the ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi Award’ in 1966 for his contribution to Odissi.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Kelucharan Mohapatra
The classical dancer who was awarded the ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi Award’ in 1966 for his contribution to Odissi was Kelucharan Mohapatra.
Kelucharan Mohapatra is considered a legendary figure who played a pivotal role in reviving and popularizing Odissi in the 20th century.