Which Bharatanatyam dancer became the second youngest dancer to be honoured with the 'Padma Shri' award in 1991?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Alarmel Valli
She founded The Dipasikha Dance Foundation in Chennai in 1984, where she teaches Bharatanatyam. In 1991, Alarmel Valli was the second youngest dancer to be conferred the Padma Shri from the Government of India, after Vyjayanthimala.