Which dancer was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2017 under the category 'Kathak', on 6thFebruary 2019?
Options
A. Deepika Reddy
B. L.N. Oinam Ongbi Dhoni Devi
C. Rama Vaidyanathan
D. Shobha Koser
Correct Answer
Shobha Koser
Explanation
Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for 2017 was presented by President Ram Nath Kovind to 42 artists in a ceremony held in New Delhi. Shobha Koser was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2017 under the category 'Kathak'.
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