Who among the following was the director of Kathak Kendra and also opened his own dance school named "Kalashram'?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Pandit Birju Maharaj.
 Pandit Birju Maharaj founded his own dance school called "Kalashram," where he imparts training in Kathak and preserves the rich heritage of Indian classical dance.
 Pandit Birju Maharaj is one of the foremost Kathak dancers and choreographers in India, known for his unparalleled contribution to the art form.
 He served as the director of Kathak Kendra, which is the premier institute for Kathak dance education located in New Delhi, India.
Facts to remember:
 Kathak is one of the eight Indian classical dances.
 The word Kathak has been derived from the word Katha which means a story.
 Kathakars or storytellers are people who narrate stories largely based on episodes from epics, myths, and legends.
 Other Indian classical dances are Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Odissi, Mohiniattam & Assam.