For what field was Smt. Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia conferred with Padma Vibhushan award 2025?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Art
Kumudini Lakhia of Ahmedabad was a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer. She founded the Kadamb Centre for Dance in 1964 and gave Kathak new group choreography beyond the traditional solo form. She was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2025 in the field of Art; she had earlier received the Padma Shri (1987) and the Padma Bhushan (2010).