Rukmini Devi Arundale was a famous exponent of which form of dance?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Bharatnatyam
- Rukmini Devi Arundale, who was born on February 29, 1904, and died on February 24, 1986, was an Indian theosophist, Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer, and animal rights, campaigner.
- She was the first woman to be nominated for election to India’s upper body of parliament, the Rajya Sabha.
- The foremost proponent of bringing back Bharatanatyam from the original “sadhir” style performed by the Devadasis temple dancers, she also sought to revive traditional Indian arts and crafts.