Which dancer is famous for revitalizing the 'Gotipua' tradition which influenced Odissi? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which dancer is famous for revitalizing the 'Gotipua' tradition which influenced Odissi?

A. Birju Maharaj

B. Padma Subrahmanyam

C. Kelucharan Mohapatra

D. Bipin Singh

Answer: Option C

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Kelucharan Mohapatra was deeply influenced by the Gotipua (traditional boy dancers) tradition of Odisha, which he adapted into Odissi.

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