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Name the classical dancer who was awarded the ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi Award’ in 1966 for his contribution to Odissi.

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SSC CHSL 30th May 2022 Shift-1

Nileshwar Mukherjee

Haricharan Singh

Kelucharan Mohapatra

Bipin Singh

- Kelucharan Mohapatra:

- Legendary figure in Odissi dance.

- Awarded the ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi Award’ in 1966 for his contribution to Odissi.

- Played a pivotal role in popularizing and reviving Odissi dance.

- Nileshwar Mukherjee:

- Not prominently known for contributions to Odissi.

- Does not match the context of the 1966 award.

- Haricharan Singh:

- Not associated with Odissi dance.

- Likely involved with different arts or cultural activities.

- Bipin Singh:

- Known for his contribution to Manipuri dance.

- Not related to the 1966 Odissi context.

Kelucharan Mohapatra is the correct option.

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