GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Kuchipudi is indigenous to the state of Andhra Pradesh and differs from the other five classical styles by the inclusion of singing. Kuchipudi originated in the 17th century with the creation by Sidhyendra Yogi of the dance-drama Bhama Kalapam, a story of Satyabhāma, the charming but jealous wife of the god Krishna.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kuchipudi is a village in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also known as Kuchelapuram or Kuchilapuri. It is the origin of the eponymous dance form Kuchipudi, one of the eight major Indian classical dances.

Detailed explanation-3: -A big genre of classical Indian dance is Kathakali. It is a “story play” type of theatre, but one characterised by the usually male actor-dancers sporting elaborately colourful make-up, makeup, and face masks. In the Malayalam-speaking Southwestern region of Kerala, India, Kathakali is a Hindu performing art.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kuchipudi undoubtedly has some similarities with another dance form that is, Bharat Natyam. Along with Kuchipudi, many other dance forms including Perini which is an amazing dance form have emerged from the state of Andhra Pradesh. Perini is like a warrior dance which is also known as the ‘dance of Lord Shiva’.