Who among the following Padma Vibhushan awardees belongs to Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak?

The correct answer is Birju Maharaj.

Explanation:

Pandit Birju Maharaj (Pandit Brijmohan Nath Mishra) was an iconic master and exponent of the Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak dance in India. He was a descendant of the legendary Kathak dancers Ishwari Prasad, Kalka Prasad, and Pandit Bindadin Maharaj, who established and developed the Lucknow (Kalka-Bindadin) gharana.

In recognition of his extraordinary mastery and contribution to Indian classical dance, Pandit Birju Maharaj was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 1986.

Brief overview of other options:

• Damyanti Devi: Renowned Kathak dancer, but not the primary exponent associated with Padma Vibhushan from the Kalka-Bindadin lineage in this context.
• Kelucharan Mohapatra: A legendary exponent and guru of Odissi dance (awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2000), not Kathak.
• Sitara Devi: An eminent Kathak dancer of the Lucknow and Banaras traditions, awarded the Padma Shri, but she famously declined the Padma Bhushan.