- Recognizing outstanding contributions to the performing arts, the Sangeet Natak Akademi in New Delhi has bestowed honors upon six distinguished Odia artists for the years 2022 and 2023.
- Notable vocalist and scholar Sangita Gosain will be honored with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her remarkable contributions to Odissi music in 2023.
- Arupa Gayatri Panda has been chosen as the recipient of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the year 2022.
- Each award carries not only a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh but also prestigious tokens of recognition in the form of ‘tamrapatra’ and ‘angavastram’.
- The announcement comes as part of a broader recognition of talent in the performing arts, unveiling the names of 92 artists for the Akademi Puraskar and 80 young artists for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2022 and 2023.
Recognizing outstanding contributions to the performing arts, the Sangeet Natak Akademi in New Delhi has bestowed honors upon six distinguished Odia artists for the years 2022 and 2023. Among them, notable vocalist and scholar Sangita Gosain will be honored with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her remarkable contributions to Odissi music in 2023.
In the realm of Odissi dance, Snehaprava Samantaray, a former lecturer of Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, and Debasish Pattnaik have been selected for the Akademi awards in recognition of their significant achievements in the field for the year 2023. Additionally, Alok Bishoyi, a talented folk dancer and musician, will receive the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar-2023, highlighting his promise as a rising young artist.
For their exceptional dedication and mastery in their respective fields, Odissi dance guru Niranjan Rout and Arupa Gayatri Panda have been chosen as recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the year 2022, respectively.
Each award carries not only a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh but also prestigious tokens of recognition in the form of ‘tamrapatra’ and ‘angavastram’. These accolades will be presented to the awardees in a special investiture ceremony presided over by the President of India.
Expressing her gratitude upon receiving the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022, Odissi dancer Arupa Gayatri conveyed her deep humility and honor. She extended heartfelt thanks to the esteemed jury for acknowledging her efforts, emphasizing the profound motivation this recognition provides for her continued pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, she expressed gratitude to her teachers, whose unwavering guidance has been instrumental in her artistic journey.
The announcement of these awards comes as part of a broader recognition of talent in the performing arts, with the Sangeet Natak Akademi unveiling the names of 92 artists for the Akademi Puraskar and 80 young artists for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2022 and 2023. These awards, marking the highest national recognition for practicing artists, gurus, and scholars, serve to honor and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of India.
(With inputs from agencies)
