Who is called the father of the modern Indian dance?

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The correct answer is Uday Shankar.Key Points

Uday Shankar is considered the father of the modern Indian dance as he introduced a new form of dance that blended Indian classical dance with Western ballet.
He founded the first Indian dance company, which toured extensively in Europe and the US.
He also collaborated with famous artists like Pablo Picasso and Igor Stravinsky.

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Ambui Singh is a renowned Indian classical dancer, known for her performances in Kathak and Bharatanatyam styles.
- In 1956, he became the first recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi award from the state of Manipur.
CV Chandrasekhar is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, who has won several awards for his contributions to the field of dance.
- In 1992, he retired from his position as Head of the M.S. University, Baroda Faculty of Performing Arts.
Raja Reddy is a famous Kuchipudi dancer, who has also been honored with many awards for his achievements in the field of dance.