Padma vibhushan awarded Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman is a ________ player.

Mridangam

The correct answer is Option (1) → Mridangam

Padma Vibhushan awarded Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman is a mridangam player. The mridangam is a barrel-shaped drum from South India. It is one of the most important instruments in Carnatic music, and is played to accompany both vocal and instrumental music.