Padmaja Reddy, who was conferred the Padma Shri in 2022, is renowned for which of the following dance forms? 

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  1. Kuchipudi
  2. Odissi
  3. Bharatanatyam
  4. Kathak

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Option 1 : Kuchipudi
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The correct answer is Kuchipudi

Key Points

  • Gaddam Padmaja Reddy:-
    • Gaddam Padmaja Reddy, a well-known Kuchipudi dancer, received the Padma Shri award in 2022 for her tireless efforts to advance the dance style.
    • Former President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Padma Shri to Padmaja Reddy.
    • She is from Pamarru, a village located about 15 kilometres away from Kuchipudi.
    • For nearly 50 years, she has been performing Kuchipudi.
    • She is renowned for bringing to life on stage the illustrious past and beauty of the Kakatiya empire.
    • The 51-year-old Hyderabadi dancer has performed in more than 3000 concerts across 100 nations.
    • She was also influenced by the book Nritta Ratnavali, which describes classical and traditional dance.
    • At the age of five, she started dancing.

Additional Information

  • The different Classical Dances and States include -
    • Bharatanatyam, Tamil Nadu.
    • Kathak, Uttar Pradesh.
    • Kathakali, Kerala.
    • Kuchipudi, Andhra Pradesh.
    • Odissi, Odisha.
    • Sattriya, Assam.
    • Manipuri, Manipur.
    • Mohiniyattam, Kerala.
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