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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Indian classical dance is associated with the late Milena Salvini of France?
A
Kathakali
B
Sattriya
C
Odissi
D
Bharatanatyam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Milena Salvini (23 April 1933 – 25 January 2022) was an Italian-born French exponent and teacher of Indian classical dance. Especially known for her services to Kathakali, in 2019 she was awarded India’s fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Kathakali Dancer. Noted Kathakali dancer Milena Salvini of France passed away in January 2022. She was conferred with Padma Shri in 2019 by the Government of India for her contribution to the field of performing arts. She was an Italian-born French exponent and teacher of Indian classical dance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kathak (Northern India) Kathak is the principal dance of northern India, and is widely practised in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and even parts of western and eastern India today.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bharatnatyam dance is almost 2,000 years old. It is believed that Bharatnatyam was revealed by Lord Brahma to Bharata, a famous sage who then codified this sacred dance in a Sanskrit text called the Natya Shastra.

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