The correct answer is: B) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists, scholars, and institutions in the field of performing arts. It is awarded by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s national academy for music, dance, and drama. The award was instituted in 1952 and is given annually to individuals and institutions who have made outstanding contributions to the field of performing arts.
The award consists of a citation, a plaque, and a cash prize. The citation is written in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English. The plaque is made of bronze and bears the image of the Sangeet Natak Akademi’s logo. The cash prize is currently â¹5 lakh.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is one of the most prestigious awards in India. It is a recognition of the highest level of achievement in the field of performing arts. The award has been given to some of the most celebrated artists and scholars in India, including Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and Rukmini Devi Arundale.
The other options are:
- A) Nataka Academy Award: This is an award given by the Karnataka Nataka Academy for outstanding contributions to the field of theatre.
- C) Karnataka Kalashree Award: This is an award given by the Government of Karnataka for outstanding contributions to the field of art and culture.
- D) Nritya Choodamani Award: This is an award given by the Andhra Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi for outstanding contributions to the field of dance.