GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was honored with Ustad Chand Khan Lifetime Achievement award in March 2015?
A
Pt. Birju Maharaj
B
Rukmini Devi Arundale
C
Zakir Hussain
D
Pt Bhimsen joshi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NEW DELHI: Renowned Kathak dancer Pt Birju Maharaj was recently honoured with Ustad Chand Khan Lifetime Achievement award for taking forward the legacy of the Kalka-Bindadin Gharana of Lucknow and promoting the art form around the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -He developed his own unique style, and a reputation as a brilliant choreographer. * Shobha Deepak Singh, director of the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in New Delhi, was Birju Maharaj’s first student, back in the early 1950s.

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