Who is known as the father of modern Kuchipudi dance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who is known as the father of modern Kuchipudi dance?

A. Vedantam Lakshminarayana Sastry

B. Vempati Chinna Satyam

C. Raja Reddy

D. Yamini Krishnamurthy

Answer: Option B

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Vempati Chinna Satyam standardized the Kuchipudi repertoire, introduced solo performances, and established the Kuchipudi Art Academy.

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