In which year did Kathak dancer and guru from Ujjain, Puru Dadheech receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his overall contribution to the performing arts?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 2018.
Dr. Puru Dadheech, a renowned Kathak dancer and guru from Ujjain, received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the performing arts. The honor was bestowed by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama. The award ceremony was held in 2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where the accolade was presented by the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu.