Question
Download Solution PDFWho among the following Kathak dancers were conferred with the Padma Shri Award,2022?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Kamalini Asthana and Nalini Asthana.
Key Points
- The President of India bestowed PADMA SHRI on duo Nalini-Kamalini Asthana (Kathak), R Muthukannammal (Sadir), Padmaja Reddy (Kuchipudi) at a special function at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi.
- Kamalini Asthana and Nalini Asthana are a sister duo from Agra in Uttar Pradesh known for their great performances of the Benaras Gharana style of Kathak.
- They are also known for their contributions to the popularisation of the Benaras Gharana style of Kathak both in India and abroad.
- In the year 2022, Govt of India conferred the Padma shri award, the third highest award in the Padma series of awards, on Kamalini Asthana and Nalini Asthana for their distinguished service in the field of art.
- The award is in recognition of his service as an "Acclaimed Kathak Dancer Duo from Agra known for teaching and propagating it globally".
Additional Information
- Padma Awards
- Padma Awards one of the highest civilian Awards in the country are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
- The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities,
- Art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
- Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
- Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of a high order.
- Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field.
- The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.
- These awards are conferred by the President of India.
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