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Rukmini Devi Arundale, the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha. is associated with which Indian dance form?

Rukmini Devi Arundale, the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha. is associated with which Indian dance form? Correct Answer Bharatanatyam

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Bharatanatyam.

  • Rukmini Devi Arundale, the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha. is associated with Bharatanatyam.
    • Also an activist for animal rights and welfare.
    • Rukmini Devi features in India Today's list of '100 People Who Shaped India'.
    • Kalakshetra Foundation at Adyar, Chennai was established by Rukmini Devi.
    • Rukmini Devi was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha in April 1952 and re-nominated in 1956.
    • Google also featured her in the 2017 Google Doodle for International Women's Day.
    • Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956.

 

Mohiniyattam
  • One of the famous classical dances of India that developed in Kerala.
  • The word “Mohiniyattam” literally means “dance of the enchantress”.
  • Noted exponents of Mohiniyattam are: Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty, T. Chinnammu Amma, Kalamandala Sugandhi, Gopika Varma
Sattriya
  • Classical dances of India that originated in Assam.
  • Recognized in 2000 as a classical dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi of India.
  • Noted Sattriya exponents are: Indira PP Bora, Maniram Datta Muktiyar, Guru Jatin Goswami
Kathak
  • The term Kathak derived from the Sanskrit word 'Katha' meaning story.
  • Kathak is unique in having both Hindu and Muslim cultural elements.
  • Noted Kathak exponents are: Shambhu Maharaj, Lacchu Maharaj, Sitara Devi, Pandit Birju Maharaj.

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