The __________ dance icon Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma enjoys a pre-eminent place in the ‘sree-veshham’ hall of fame.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Kuchipudi
Explanation:
· Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma was a legendary performer of the Kuchipudi dance form.
· He was known for performing female roles in Kuchipudi, especially in Sree-veshham (female impersonation) tradition.
Information Booster:
· Kuchipudi originated in Andhra Pradesh.
· It involves dance-drama, expressive gestures (abhinaya), and storytelling.
· Kuchipudi was traditionally performed by male Brahmins.
· Vedantam was awarded Padma Shri.
· He popularized this art form globally.
Additional Information:
· Mohiniyattam: Classical dance of Kerala.
· Kathak: Originated in North India, emphasizes footwork.
· Bharatanatyam: Oldest classical dance form from Tamil Nadu.