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, the Kathak dancer and choreographer who founded the Kadamb school of dance at Ahmedabad, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025 in the field of Art.
She was known for taking Kathak away from solo court themes towards group choreography on modern subjects, and had earlier received the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan.