Q. Which of the following dancers is/are related to the classical dance form Kathak?

1. Pandit Birju Maharaj
2. Mallika Sarabhai
3. Pandit Munna Shukla
4. Astad Deboo

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1, 3 & 4
Notes: Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Padma Vibhushan recipient, is a leading exponent of the Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Lucknow. Mallika Sarabhai is a distinguished Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer, honored with France's highest civilian award, the French Palme D'or. Astad Deboo is known for blending Kathak and Kathakali into a unique dance form. Pt Munna Shukla was a prominent Kathak dancer, recognized for works like Shan-e-Mughal, Inder Sabha, and Ameer Khusro.

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