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Which renowned artist is credited with revitalizing the Odissi dance form and establishing the Nrityagram dance village?
Kelucharan Mohapatra
Protima Bedi
Sonal Mansingh
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Protima Bedi
Protima Bedi was a renowned Odissi exponent who played a pivotal role in the revival and promotion of the dance form. In 1990, she established Nrityagram, India's first dedicated dance village located near Bengaluru, designed as a community for artists to practice and teach traditional Indian classical dance forms in a gurukul environment.
Protima Bedi was a renowned Odissi exponent who played a pivotal role in the revival and promotion of the dance form. In 1990, she established Nrityagram, India's first dedicated dance village located near Bengaluru, designed as a community for artists to practice and teach traditional Indian classical dance forms in a gurukul environment.
Odissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, originating from the state of Odisha.
Protima Bedi was a disciple of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.
Nrityagram is located on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The architecture of Nrityagram was designed by renowned architect Gerard da Cunha.
Kelucharan Mohapatra (Option A) is widely considered the legendary guru who revived the Odissi dance style in the 20th century.
Sonal Mansingh (Option C) is a multifaceted Indian classical dancer specializing in both Odissi and Bharatanatyam, and is a Padma Vibhushan awardee.
Yamini Krishnamurthy (Option D) was a celebrated Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer, instrumental in popularizing these forms globally.
Nrityagram continues to function as a center for excellence in dance, emphasizing the traditional Guru-Shishya parampara.
B is correct тАФ Protima Bedi founded Nrityagram and significantly contributed to the revival of Odissi dance.
When studying Indian Classical Dances, always link the artist to their primary guru or the specific school (Gharana) they belong to, as this is a frequent pattern in UPSC and state-level PSC exams.