Question : Which famous Indian dancer was the founder and director of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts and received Padma Shri in 1965?

Option 1: Rukmini Devi Arundale

Option 2: Mrinalini Sarabhai

Option 3: Prabhu Deva

Option 4: Pandit Birju Maharaj


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Correct Answer: Mrinalini Sarabhai


Solution : The correct answer is Mrinalini Sarabhai.

Mrinalini Vikram Sarabhai was a prominent Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and educator. Renowned for her contributions to the performing arts, she was the founder and director of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad. This institution, under her guidance, offered training in dance, drama, music, and puppetry. Recognised for her significant impact on the arts, she was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1965 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992, along with various other accolades acknowledging her artistic accomplishments.

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