Tanjore Balasaraswati was a dancer of which of the following dance forms?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Bharatanatyam

• Tanjore Balasaraswati was a legendary exponent of Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest and most revered classical dance forms of India.

• She is credited with bringing Bharatanatyam from the temples to the global stage in the 20th century.

• Balasaraswati belonged to a traditional devadasi family from Tanjore (Tamil Nadu) and received training from a very young age.

• She played a pivotal role in reviving and popularizing Bharatanatyam as a respected performance art.

Information Booster:
• Born in 1918 in Chennai, Balasaraswati hailed from a family of musicians and dancers.
• Awarded Padma Bhushan (1957) and Padma Vibhushan (1977).
• She is also the first performer of Bharatanatyam at a music academy conference.
• Known for her mastery in abhinaya (expressional dance).
• Taught Bharatanatyam in India and abroad, including the USA and Japan.
• Described by many as the greatest Bharatanatyam dancer of the 20th century.