Sunanda Nair is famous for performing which of the following dance forms?

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  1. Kathak
  2. Odissi
  3. Yakshagana
  4. Mohiniyattam

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Option 4 : Mohiniyattam
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The correct answer is "Mohiniyattam".

Key Points

  • Sunanda Nair is an Indian dancer who performs Mohiniyattam, a dance form.
  • She was the first student to earn a master's degree in Mohiniattam.
  • She was awarded Global Mannam Award, Nrithya Seva Mani Award, and many others.
  • She is an icon in her field.

Additional Information

  • India has two types of dance forms-
    • Classical
    • Folk
  • Classical dance form originated from Natya Shastra. There are eight classical dance forms in India:
    • Bharatnatyam
    • Kathak
    • Kuchipudi
    • Odissi
    • Kathakali
    • Sattriya
    • Manipuri
    • Mohiniyattam
  • Folk dances are performed in respective communities. Every community or state has its own folk dance. 
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