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Padma Shri Minati Mishra was an Indian classical dancer and actress, known for her expertise in which of the following Indian classical dance forms?

A.
Kathak
B.
Kathakali
C.
Bharatanatyam
D.
Odissi

Solution:

The correct answer is Odissi.Odissi:Odissi is one of the Classical dance forms of India which originates from the Odisha state of India.The examples of this dance can be seen from the Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves in Odisha.The name came from odra nritya which is mentioned in Natya Shastra."Odissi‚¬ dance form represents Water.Additional InformationKathak:Kathak originated from Uttar Pradesh and is one of the eight forms of ancient classical dances of India.Famous Kathak dance is derived from Katha or story-tellers, people who narrate stories during the whole art of Kathak dance.Kathakali:Kathakali is one performing art that distinguishes Kerala.The words Katha mean story and Kali mean drama.It is traditionally performed within the temple precincts after sunset to elucidate the ideas and stories from the Indian epics and Puranas.The language used for Kathakali songs is Manipravalam, i.e., a mixture of Malayalam and Sanskrit.Bharatanatyam:Bharata Natyam is considered to be the oldest form of dance and mother of all other styles of classical dance in India.The classical Indian dance Bharatanatyam originated from the art of temple dancers in the South India state of Tamil Nadu.

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