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Download Solution PDFWho among the following personalities received the Padma Shri award in the year 2008 for his contributions in Odissi dance?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Gangadhar Pradhan.
Key Points
- Padma Shri awardee Guru Gangadhar Pradhan
- Guru Gangadhar Pradhan was an eminent Odissi exponent, choreographer, and teacher.
- He founded both the prestigious Orissa Dance Academy as well as Konark Natya Mandap.
- He was a member of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- He served as the President of the Odissa Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- Guruji was awarded the Sanjukta Panigrahi Memorial National Award (2002).
- He was awarded the Sanskruti Bharatee Award from the National Council of Asian Indian Associations (2002).
- Guruji was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1998.
- He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2008 which is India's fourth highest civilian award.
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