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Question : Which Odissi dancer was the first dancer of foreign origin to be conferred the Padma Shri in 2006 ?

Option 1: Ileana Citaristi

Option 2: Mrinalini Sarabhai

Option 3: Sofia Boutella

Option 4: Eri Nakamura


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Correct Answer: Ileana Citaristi


Solution : The correct answer is Ileana Citaristi.

Ileana Citaristi, an Italian Odissi and Chhau dancer, resides in Bhubaneswar, India. Her notable achievements include winning the 43rd National Film Award for Best Choreography in 1995 for "Yugant." In 2006, she made history as the first foreign-origin dancer to receive the Padma Shri, recognizing her significant contributions to Odissi dance.

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