Who among the following is a Sangeet Natak Akademi award-winning Bharatanatyam dancer?​

Correct option is A

·        Jayalakshmi Eshwar has won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2021 for her contribution to Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance form that originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

·        Bharatanatyam is known for its intricate footwork, expressive gestures, and graceful movements.

·        It is usually performed by female dancers and often depicts stories from Hindu mythology.

Incorrect options explanation:

·        Kumkum Dhar is a renowned Kathak artist and disciple of the great Guru Lachhu Maharaj ji of Lucknow Gharana. An outstanding graded artist of ICCR, Delhi and awardee of UP Sangeet Natak Akademi, she has about four decades of experience of performing both in India and abroad.

·        Dr. Sunanda Nair is a Mohiniyattam performer, teacher, and proponent, who has gained high acclaim both in India and across its shores. Dr.Sunanda Nair is the first student in the country to have a Masters' degree in Mohini Attam from Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya affiliated with the University of Mumbai.