Who has been awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2016 for their contribution to Chhau?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Gopal Prasad Dubey
In 2012, Pandit Gopal Dubey received the highly esteemed Padmashri award from the Indian government in recognition of his contributions to Chhau dance and choreography.
- For his services to Seraikella Chhau, he was given the 2016 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
- Pandit Dubey was a master instructor at various esteemed institutions in India and beyond, where he conducted multiple seminars.
- Under the sponsorship of Spic Macay, he conducted multiple workshops for schools in New Delhi, India.
- He had been a faculty member at Punjab University in Chandigarh's Indian Theatre department.
- Spic Macay received an honorary scholarship in 1987.
- He received the State Jharkhand Award in 2007 for his contributions to the Chhau culture.