Kalamandalam Satyabhama

Kalamandalam Satyabhama

Ques: Recently, the famous dancer Kalamandalam Satyabhama passed away. She was related to which mode of dance?

a. Katthakali
b. Mohiniyattam
c. Bharatanatyam
d. None of the above

Ans: b

Related facts:

  • Renowned Mohiniyattam dancer Kalamandalam Satyabhama passed away on Sunday. She was 74.
  • Satyabhama is known for reforming Mohiniyattam.
  • A former principal of Kalamandalam, she was accorded Padma Shri in 2014.
  • She was also the first recipient of Kerala government’s Nritha Natya Puraskaram.

Reference:

http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/just-in/renowned-dancer-kalamandalam-satyabhama-dies.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalamandalam_Satyabhama