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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who won the ’Kalidas Samman’ national award for 2015-16 for achievement in theatre.
A
N. Rajam
B
Saroja Vaidyanathan
C
Gopi Kalamandalam
D
Raj Bisaria
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -LUCKNOW: Renowned theatre personality and Padma Shri, Prof Raj Bisaria is all set to weave another feather in his cap with the Madhya Pradesh government honouring him with its prestigious ‘Kalidas Samman’ national award for 2015-16 for achievement in theatre.

Detailed explanation-2: -Puru Dadhich (Kathak dance), Vasudev Kamath (painting) and theater artist and famous actor Rajiv Varma were honored with the prestigious Rashtriya Kalidas Samman’ of the state government. For the first time these four honors were given in Kalidas ceremony.

Detailed explanation-3: -The award is named after the ancient classical Sanskrit writer Kalidasa. First awarded in 1980. First recipients: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and Mallikarjun Mansur.

Detailed explanation-4: -Notes: The award is decided by the jury members consisting of five member committee of Sangeet Natak Academy’, which consists of famous performer, sculpture detractor and administrator, honor those promising writer. The cash prize awarded in 2 Lakh Indian rupee.

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