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Surekha Punekar is a __________ dancer from the Indian state of Maharashtra.
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Surekha Punekar is a __________ dancer from the Indian state of Maharashtra.

A.

Tamasha

B.

Lavani

C.

Povada

D.

Koli

Correct option is B

Surekha Punekar is a renowned Lavani dancer from the Indian state of Maharashtra. Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument.
 Maharashtra's most prominent dance form is Lavani. It came into prominence during the later days of the Peshwa rule. Vithabai Narayangaonkar, Kantabai Satarkar, Surekha Punekar, Mangala Bansode, Sandhya Mane, and Roshan Satarkar are well-known artists presenting Lavani on stage.
 Povadas dance - associated with Maharashtra. Povadas are presented in the Marathi ballad form. This dance form describes the events in the life of the great Maratha ruler, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
 Koli Dance - a traditional dance form of the Koli fisherfolk of Maharashtra. It was created by Kolis of Mumbai.
 Tamasha is a folk dance of Maharashtra. Tamasha is a traditional form of Marathi theatre, which includes singing and dancing.

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