Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2000, was an exponent of which of the following classical dances of India?
Options:
Kathakali
Odissi
Kathak
Mohiniyattam
Correct Answer:
Odissi
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option (2) - Odissi
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra is a master and a legend in his chosen field, with a name now synonymous with Odissi dance throughout the world.
He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 1966, the title of Padma Shri in January 1974, an honorary doctorate in January 1982, the Padma Bhushan in 1988 and the Kalidas Samman in 1989.