Sitara Devi was famous for which of the following classical dances?

The correct answer is Kathak.

Key Points

• Sitara Devi was known for Kathak, which is a classical dance form of North India that involves storytelling, intricate footwork, and graceful movements of hands and arms.
• Sitara Devi was a world-famous Kathak dancer, singer, and actress.
  • She was born to her father Sukhdev Maharaj and her mother was Matsya Kumari on 8 November 1920 in Kolkata.
  • She is known as "Queen of Kathak"
  • She was also referred to as the "Empress of Dancing" or "Nritya Samrajni" by Rabindranath Tagore.
  • She was the recipient of several awards and accolades like the Sangeet Natak Academy award (1969), Padma Shri(1973), Kalidas Samman 1995, and Nritya Nipuna.
  • She died at the age of 94 on November 25, 2014.
• Kathak is a classical dance form of North India basically Uttar Pradesh.
  • It is a storytelling dance that involves intricate footwork, spins, and graceful movements of the hands and arms.
  • The themes of Kathak are often romantic or devotional in nature.

Additional Information

• Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala.
  • It is a highly stylized and ritualistic dance drama that combines elements of ballet, opera, masque, and pantomime.
  • The performers wear elaborate costumes and makeup to depict characters from Indian mythology.
• Bharatnatyam is a classical dance form of Tamil Nadu.
  • It is a highly expressive dance that involves intricate footwork, hand gestures, and facial expressions.
  • The themes of Bharatnatyam are often devotional in nature, and the dance is often performed in temples.
• Manipuri is a classical dance form of Manipur.
  • It is a graceful and fluid dance that involves delicate hand gestures, flowing movements, and intricate footwork.
  • The themes of Manipuri are often mythological or devotional in nature.
• 8 important Classical Dance forms of India: