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Q95 (CDS-I/2023) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Indian dance traditions Answer Verified

Consider the following statements and identify the actress: She is a renowned film actress, director and producer, and an accomplished Indian classical dancer. She was conferred the Padma Shri in 1992 and has served as the Head of Central Board for Film Certification from 1998 to 2001. In recognition to her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema, she was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

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The description identifies Asha Parekh, a legendary figure in Indian cinema. She is a versatile artist who excelled as an actress, director, and producer [1]. Beyond her film career, she is an accomplished Indian classical dancer, particularly trained in Kathak and Bharatanatyam. In 1992, the Government of India conferred upon her the Padma Shri for her significant contributions to the arts [1]. Notably, she made history as the first female chairperson of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC), serving from 1998 to 2001. In recognition of her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian cinema, she was honored with the 52nd Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020. While other options like Vyjayanthimala and Waheeda Rehman are also classical dancers and Phalke awardees, only Asha Parekh served as the CBFC head during the specified 1998–2001 tenure.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asha_Parekh
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