An award conferred for exceptional achievements in the field of theatre:

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Gubbi Veeranna Award
Ranga Shankara Award
Nataka Academy Award

The correct answer is: A) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists in the field of performing arts. It is awarded by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s national academy for music, dance, and theatre. The award is given in recognition of a lifetime of achievement in the field of performing arts.

The Gubbi Veeranna Award is a state government award in Karnataka, India, given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of theatre. The award is named after Gubbi Veeranna, a renowned Kannada theatre artist.

The Ranga Shankara Award is a private award given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of theatre in Karnataka. The award is named after Ranga Shankara, a theatre in Bangalore.

The Nataka Academy Award is a private award given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of theatre in India. The award is named after the Nataka Academy, a government body that promotes theatre in India.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the most prestigious award in the field of theatre in India. It is awarded by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s national academy for music, dance, and theatre. The award is given in recognition of a lifetime of achievement in the field of performing arts.