In 2018, Ganesh and Kumaresh Rajagopalan won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Carnatic instrumental music. For playing which instrument did they win this award?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e.Violin.
Ganesh and Kumaresh Rajagopalan won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 for their exceptional contribution to Carnatic instrumental music on the Violin. The brothers are internationally acclaimed virtuosos who have revolutionized the role of the violin in Carnatic music.
They are celebrated for their remarkable technical prowess, deep musicality, and innovative duet performances, often playing in perfect unison. While the violin was originally a Western instrument, it was masterfully adapted into the Carnatic tradition over a century ago.
The Rajagopalan brothers are among its most distinguished modern exponents, earning this prestigious award for their lifetime of artistry and dedication to preserving and advancing this musical form.