Which contemporary Indian dancer merged Kathak and Kathakali and received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 and Padma Shri in 2007?
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This previous-year-style question tests Indian culture: “Which contemporary Indian dancer merged Kathak and Kathakali and received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 and Padma Shri in 2007?” The correct answer is Astad Deboo. The correct answer is Astad Deboo. This question belongs to Static GK under Indian and regional dance traditions Indian culture includes classical and folk dances, theatre, puppetry, music, textiles, painting, crafts, fairs, festivals and living ritual traditions. A cultural question should be solved by matching the form with its region, community, performance style, costume, instrument and historical background. Classical traditions have codified technique and recognised repertoires, while folk and tribal forms are closely linked with local seasons, occupations, worship and community celebrations.