Who among the following dancers was the first Odissi dancer of foreign origin to be conferred the Pa...........

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Who among the following dancers was the first Odissi dancer of foreign origin to be conferred the Padma Shri in 2006?

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SSC MTS 15th July 2022 Shift-2

Eri Nakamura

Ileana Citaristi

Mrinalini Sarabhai

Sofia Boutella

- Option 1: Eri Nakamura

- Eri Nakamura is a Japanese opera singer, not an Odissi dancer.

- Option 2: Ileana Citaristi

- Ileana Citaristi is an Italian-born dancer who specializes in Odissi and Chhau.

- She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2006 for her contribution to Odissi dance.

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- Option 3: Mrinalini Sarabhai

- Mrinalini Sarabhai was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer known for Bharatnatyam and Kathakali.

- Option 4: Sofia Boutella

- Sofia Boutella is an Algerian-French dancer and actress, known for hip-hop dance.

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