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Who among the following was regarded as the Father of Modern Dance, in India?

  1. A
    Pankaj Charan Das
  2. B
    Uday Shankar
  3. C
    Kunchu Kurup
  4. D
    Raja Reddy

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Uday Shankar is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Dance" in India. He was a pioneer who adapted classical Indian dance forms and infused them with Western theatrical techniques, creating a unique fusion dance style in the 1920s and 1930s. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship in 1962 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1971.

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Who among the following was regarded as the Father of Modern Dance, in India?
A
Pankaj Charan Das
B
Uday Shankar
C
Kunchu Kurup
D
Raja Reddy

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