Who among the following is the Padma Shri 2022 awardee Kuchipudi dancer credited with reviving the Kakatiyam dance form?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Padmaja Reddy.

• She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 for her significant contributions to the field of classical dance.
• Padmaja Reddy is credited with reviving the Kakatiyam dance form, which was nearly lost over time.
• She is a renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer who worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the ancient Kakatiya dance tradition.
• Her efforts in both performance and teaching have ensured the revival and recognition of the Kakatiyam dance form.

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• Padmaja Reddy has been instrumental in reviving Kakatiyam, a dance form tied to the culture of the Kakatiya dynasty from Telangana.

• The Padma Shri is one of India's highest civilian awards, which Padmaja Reddy received for her dedication to the classical arts.

• Apart from reviving Kakatiyam, she is also a Kuchipudi dancer, performing both traditional and modern adaptations.

• Kakatiyam was a regional dance style that had been almost forgotten until Padmaja Reddy's efforts brought it back to the limelight.

Additional Information:

• Shovana Narayan (Option A) is a renowned Kathak dancer and Padma Shri awardee, but she has no connection with the Kakatiyam dance form.

• Padma Subrahmanyam (Option C) is known for her Bharatanatyam expertise and has received the Padma Bhushan, not the Padma Shri for Kakatiyam.

• Nalini Asthana (Option D) is a classical dancer but not associated with the Kakatiyam revival.