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The dance-icon Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma enjoys a pre-eminent place in the ‘stree-vesham’ hall of fame.

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 Kuchipudi

The correct answer is Kuchipudi.

Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma is a legendary figure in Kuchipudi dance, particularly renowned for his mastery of stree-vesham, or female roles. His contributions to the art form are significant, and his performances are considered iconic. He helped shape and elevate Kuchipudi's aesthetic and technical aspects. The grace and precision he brought to female characters solidified his place as a prominent figure in Kuchipudi's history. His legacy continues to influence and inspire generations of Kuchipudi dancers.

While other classical Indian dance forms like Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak also have traditions of female impersonation, Sarma's association is specifically and predominantly with Kuchipudi, making Kuchipudi the correct answer.

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