Who among the following is a famous performer of the Kathakali classical dance?

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 07 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Gopinath.

Key Points

Guru Gopinath broadened the boundaries of tradition while maintaining the traditional discipline that kept him in check.
He played a significant role in bringing Kerala's renowned dance theatre, Kathakali, out of obscurity and into the public eye.
Like Uday Shankar, he is regarded as one of the legendary figures of Indian dance in the 20th century.
He developed a modern dance form that was classical in form but had a broad appeal, by which Kathakali's renown quickly expanded throughout the world from the start of the 1930s.

Additional Information

Kathakali
- The entire male troop performs in kathakali.
- Keralan temple dancing is known as Kathakali.
- Ramnattam and Krishnattam are the two dancing styles used in Kathakali.
- Episodes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are told in kathakali.