Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Chhau.
· Tapan Kumar Pattanayak won the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 for his contribution to the Indian classical dance form Chhau.
· Chhau is a traditional dance form originating from eastern India, particularly from the states of Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. It combines martial arts, tribal, and folk traditions.
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· Sattriya: A classical dance form from Assam.
· Odissi: A classical dance form from Odisha.
· Kuchipudi: A classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh.