Who among the following dancers is the first transwoman to receive a Padma Shri Award for her contribution to Indian Classical dance?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Narthaki Nataraj
The correct answer is Narthaki Nataraj, Bharatanatyam dancer. In 2019, awarded Padma Shri, making her the first transgender woman to be awarded India's fourth-highest civilian award.