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Download Solution PDFYamini Krishnamurthy has won various accolades in which form of dance?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.
Key Points
- Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy, an Indian dancer who specialises in Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, was born on December 20, 1940.
- In Madras, Yamini Krishnamurthy made his debut in 1957.
- She is honoured to serve as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam's Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer).
- She was also referred to as the "torch bearer" of the Kuchipudi dancing style.
- The Padma Shree (1968), Padma Bhushan (2001), and Padma Vibhushan (2016), three of the highest civilian honours bestowed by the Republic of India, were among the many honours she received for her dancing career.
Additional Information
- Bharatanatyam is a highly structured and intricate dance form that is known for its expressive hand gestures, facial expressions, and complex footwork.
- Kuchipudi, on the other hand, is a more fluid and graceful dance form that emphasizes storytelling and narrative through dance.
- Mohiniattam is characterized by its gentle and lyrical movements and is often described as a dance of the enchantress or the goddess Mohini.
- Kathak is known for its fast footwork, intricate spins, and rhythmic patterns, and is often performed to classical Hindustani music.
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