Kalika Prasad
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Where did Kalika Prasad prefer to reside and propagate the Kathak style of dancing?

  • Mumbai
  • Banaras (correct)
  • Delhi
  • Kolkata
  • Who was Kalika Prasad's uncle and initial Kathak trainer?

  • Bindadin Maharaj
  • Thakur Prasad (correct)
  • Luchchu Maharaj
  • Achchan Maharaj
  • What were the names of Kalika Prasad's three famous dancer sons?

  • Gopal Maharaj, Krishna Maharaj, Govind Maharaj
  • Achchan Maharaj, Luchchu Maharaj, Shambhu Maharaj (correct)
  • Rajesh Maharaj, Ramesh Maharaj, Suresh Maharaj
  • Vishal Maharaj, Rahul Maharaj, Arjun Maharaj
  • What was Kalika Prasad's specialty in dancing?

    <p>Showing womanly expressions of tender and delicate love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to dancing, in what area was Kalika Prasad an expert?

    <p>Singing, especially gifted in the knowledge of Thumri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the specialty of Kalika Prasad in the area of dance?

    <p>Expressing womanly expressions of tender and delicate love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Kalika Prasad prefer to reside and propagate the Kathak style of dancing?

    <p>Banaras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the famous disciples of Kalika Prasad?

    <p>Many famous female Thumri singers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the names of Kalika Prasad's three famous dancer sons?

    <p>Achchan Maharaj, Luchchu Maharaj, and Shambhu Maharaj</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Kalika Prasad take his earlier training in Kathak?

    <p>From his uncle, Thakur Prasad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Kalika Prasad's Life and Career

    • Kalika Prasad preferred to reside and propagate the Kathak style of dancing in Lucknow.
    • His uncle, Bindadin Maharaj, was his initial Kathak trainer.
    • Kalika Prasad's three famous dancer sons were Achchan Maharaj, Lachchu Maharaj, and Shambhu Maharaj.
    • Kalika Prasad's specialty in dancing was his expertise in the Kathak style, particularly in the Lucknow gharana.
    • In addition to dancing, Kalika Prasad was an expert in music and literature.
    • His specialty in the area of dance was his innovative and unique style, which blended traditional and modern elements.
    • Kalika Prasad's famous disciples included Birju Maharaj, Kundanlal Gangani, and Shambhu Maharaj, among others.
    • Kalika Prasad took his earlier training in Kathak from his uncle, Bindadin Maharaj, in Varanasi.

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    Test your knowledge of the legendary Kathak dancer Kalika Prasad and his contributions to the world of dance and Thumri singing in this quiz. Delve into his background, training, and influence on the Kathak style, as well as his partnership with Bindadin Maharaj.

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