Which artists have won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for contribution to Chhau dance of Seraikella?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Tapan Kumar Pattanayak
· Tapan Kumar Pattanayak is a renowned artist recognized for his significant contribution to Chhau dance, particularly the Seraikella style. He has been honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his mastery and promotion of this unique and vigorous Indian dance form. Chhau is a semi-classical form that combines martial arts, traditional dance, and folk elements. The Seraikella style of Chhau is known for its use of masks and its emphasis on stylized movements.
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· Chhau dance has three main styles: Seraikella (Jharkhand), Mayurbhanj (Odisha), and Purulia (West Bengal).
· The Seraikella style of Chhau is noted for its graceful and intricate movements performed with masks.
· The dance often depicts stories from Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.