Jayalakshmi Eshwar won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2021 for her contribution to which Indian classical dance form?

The correct answer is Bharatanatyam.Key Points

• Jayalakshmi Eshwar has won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2021 for her contribution to Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance form that originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
• Bharatanatyam is known for its intricate footwork, expressive gestures, and graceful movements.
• It is usually performed by female dancers and often depicts stories from Hindu mythology.

Additional Information

• Kathakali is a classical dance form from the southern state of Kerala that is known for its elaborate makeup, costumes, and facial expressions.
  • It often depicts stories from the Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
  • Other artists: Kalamandalam Gopi, Kottakkal Sivaraman, Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair.
• Kathak is a North Indian classical dance form that combines storytelling, footwork, and facial expressions to convey emotions and moods.
  • It is often performed by both male and female dancers.
  • Other artists: Birju Maharaj, Pandit Durga Lal, Shovana Narayan.
• Odissi is a classical dance form from the eastern state of Odisha that is known for its fluid movements, intricate footwork, and graceful gestures.
  • It often depicts stories from Hindu mythology and is usually performed by female dancers.
  • Other artists: Kelucharan Mohapatra, Sanjukta Panigrahi, Ileana Citaristi.