India has a variety of awards that recognize achievements in various fields such as literature, science, sports, arts, and social service. Here is a list of some prominent awards in India:
- Bharat Ratna: India’s highest civilian award, given for exceptional service towards the advancement of art, literature, and science, and in recognition of public service of the highest order.
- Padma Awards: These awards are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, recognizing distinguished service in various fields.
- Jnanpith Award: One of the most prestigious literary awards in India, given for outstanding contribution to literature.
- Sahitya Akademi Award: Presented by the Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, for outstanding literary works in various languages.
- Dada Saheb Phalke Award: India’s highest award in cinema, presented annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
- Arjuna Award: Presented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, recognizing outstanding achievements in sports.
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna: The highest sporting honor in India, given for spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports.
- National Film Awards: Presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals, these awards recognize excellence in the Indian film industry.
- Bhartiya Jnanpith Moortidevi Award: Given for significant contributions to the enrichment of the Indian languages.
- Param Vir Chakra: India’s highest military decoration, awarded for displaying valor during wartime.
- Ashok Chakra: The highest peacetime military decoration, awarded for gallantry, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
- Gallantry Awards: Including the Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra, these awards recognize acts of gallantry in the Armed Forces.
- National Bravery Award: Given to children for bravery in the face of adversity.
- Saraswati Samman: Instituted by the K. K. Birla Foundation, it is given annually for an outstanding literary work in any Indian language.
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award: Presented by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, recognizing excellence in the field of performing arts.
These awards reflect the diverse contributions and achievements across various domains in India. Keep in mind that there are many more regional and specialized awards in addition to these national awards.
1.Bharat Ratna Awards
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, here is a list of individuals who have been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, up to that point.
- C. Rajagopalachari (1954)
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1954)
- C. V. Raman (1954)
- Bhagwan Das (1955)
- M. Visvesvaraya (1955)
- Jawaharlal Nehru (1955)
- Govind Ballabh Pant (1957)
- Dhondo Keshav Karve (1958)
- Bidhan Chandra Roy (1961)
- Purushottam Das Tandon (1961)
- Rajendra Prasad (1962)
- Zakir Hussain (1963)
- Pandurang Vaman Kane (1963)
- Lal Bahadur Shastri (1966, posthumously)
- Indira Gandhi (1971)
- V. V. Giri (1975)
- K. Kamaraj (1976, posthumously)
- Mother Teresa (1980)
- Acharya Vinoba Bhave (1983, posthumously)
- Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1987, posthumously)
- M. G. Ramachandran (1988, posthumously)
- B. R. Ambedkar (1990, posthumously)
- Nelson Mandela (1990)
- Rajiv Gandhi (1991, posthumously)
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1991, posthumously)
- Morarji Desai (1991)
- Abul Kalam Azad (1992, posthumously)
- J. R. D. Tata (1992, posthumously)
- Satyajit Ray (1992)
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1997)
- Gulzarilal Nanda (1997)
- Aruna Asaf Ali (1997, posthumously)
- M. S. Subbulakshmi (1998)
- Chidambaram Subramaniam (1998)
- Jayaprakash Narayan (1999, posthumously)
- Ravi Shankar (1999)
- Amartya Sen (1999)
- Gopinath Bordoloi (1999, posthumously)
- Lata Mangeshkar (2001)
- Ustad Bismillah Khan (2001)
- Bhimsen Joshi (2008)
- C. N. R. Rao (2014)
- Sachin Tendulkar (2014)
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee (2015)
- Madan Mohan Malaviya (2015, posthumously)
- Nanaji Deshmukh (2019, posthumously)
- Bhupen Hazarika (2019, posthumously)
- Pranab Mukherjee (2019)
- K. Kamaraj (posthumously, 2021)
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (2021, posthumously
2.The Padma Awards
The Padma Awards are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These awards recognize exceptional service in various fields such as art, literature, science, sports, and public service. Here is a list of some individuals who have been honored with Padma Awards. Note that this list is not exhaustive, and there are many more awardees:
Padma Vibhushan:
- E. Sreedharan – Civil Engineering
- B. K. S. Iyengar – Yoga
- Sharad Pawar – Public Affairs
- Murli Manohar Joshi – Public Affairs
- M. Venkaiah Naidu – Public Affairs
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam – Posthumous (Science & Engineering)
Padma Bhushan:
- Anupam Kher – Art (Cinema)
- Mary Kom – Sports (Boxing)
- Manohar Parrikar – Posthumous (Public Affairs)
- George Fernandes – Posthumous (Public Affairs)
- Arun Jaitley – Posthumous (Public Affairs)
- Sir Anerood Jugnauth – Public Affairs (Mauritius)
- Sushma Swaraj – Posthumous (Public Affairs)
- Vishveshateertha Swamiji Sri Pejavara Adhokhaja Matha Udupi – Posthumous (Spiritualism)
Padma Shri:
- Kangana Ranaut – Art (Cinema)
- Adnan Sami – Art (Music)
- Sushil Doshi – Literature & Education
- Laxman Pai – Art (Painting)
- Daitari Naik – Social Work
- Gafurbhai M. Bilakhia – Trade & Industry
- Gita Mehta – Literature & Education
- Sharda Sinha – Art (Music)
This is just a small selection, and many more individuals from various fields have been honored with Padma Awards. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day (26th January) each year. Please check the latest sources for the most up-to-date information on Padma Awardees
3.The Jnanpith Award
The Jnanpith Award is one of the most prestigious literary awards in India, presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to literature in any of the 22 officially recognized languages of India. Here is a list of some of the prominent authors who have been honored with the Jnanpith Award:
- G. Sankara Kurup (1965) – Malayalam
- Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay (1966) – Bengali
- Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa (Kuvempu) (1967) – Kannada
- Sumitranandan Pant (1968) – Hindi
- Firaq Gorakhpuri (1969) – Urdu
- Viswanatha Satyanarayana (1970) – Telugu
- Bishnu Dey (1971) – Bengali
- Ramdhari Singh Dinkar (1972) – Hindi
- D. R. Bendre (1973) – Kannada
- Ashapoorna Devi (1976) – Bengali
- K. Shivaram Karanth (1977) – Kannada
- Akilan (1975) – Tamil
- Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (1984) – Malayalam
- P. V. Akilan (1985) – Tamil
- D. R. Bendre (1988) – Kannada
- Qurratulain Hyder (1989) – Urdu
- V. K. Gokak (1990) – Kannada
- U. R. Ananthamurthy (1994) – Kannada
- M. T. Vasudevan Nair (1995) – Malayalam
- C. Narayana Reddy (1988) – Telugu
- Mahasweta Devi (1996) – Bengali
- Girish Karnad (1998) – Kannada
- Sankho Ghosh (2016) – Bengali
- Krishna Sobti (2017) – Hindi
- Amitav Ghosh (2018) – English
- Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri (2019) – Malayalam
- Vasdev Mohi (2020) – Sindhi
- Sharankumar Limbale (2021) – Marathi
This is just a selection of Jnanpith Awardees, and many more authors have received this prestigious honor for their remarkable contributions to Indian literature. The list is subject to change as new awards are announced. Please refer to the latest sources for the most up-to-date information.
4.The Sahitya Akademi Award
The Sahitya Akademi Award is a literary honor in India, presented by the Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), recognizing outstanding literary works in various Indian languages. Here is a list of some authors who have received the Sahitya Akademi Award:
Please note that the list is not exhaustive, and the awards are given for various categories such as fiction, poetry, drama, literary criticism, and essays. Also, the awards are given for works in various Indian languages. The list is as of my last knowledge update in January 2022, and there may have been new awardees since then:
- Mahasweta Devi (Bengali) – 1979
- Mulk Raj Anand (English) – 1980
- Khushwant Singh (English) – 1978
- Ruskin Bond (English) – 1992
- U. R. Ananthamurthy (Kannada) – 1994
- Vikram Seth (English) – 1988
- R. K. Narayan (English) – 1980
- Kamala Das (English) – 1985
- Arundhati Roy (English) – 1997
- Keki N. Daruwalla (English) – 1984
- K. S. Nissar Ahmed (Kannada) – 1979
- Girish Karnad (Kannada) – 1994
- Ismat Chughtai (Urdu) – 1976
- O. N. V. Kurup (Malayalam) – 1982
- Shashi Tharoor (English) – 1991
This is just a small selection of authors who have received the Sahitya Akademi Award. The awards are given in various languages, and many more writers have been honored across different genres.
5.The Dada saheb Phalke Award
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest honor in the field of cinema in India. It is given by the Government of India for outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema. Here is a list of some of the recipients of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award:
- Devika Rani – 1969
- B. N. Sircar – 1970
- Prithviraj Kapoor – 1971
- Dhirendra Nath Ganguly – 1975
- Kanan Devi – 1976
- Nitin Bose – 1977
- Sohrab Modi – 1980
- Raj Kapoor – 1987
- B. R. Chopra – 1998
- Hrishikesh Mukherjee – 1999
- Asha Bhonsle – 2000
- Yash Chopra – 2001
- Dev Anand – 2002
- Mrinal Sen – 2003
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan – 2004
- Shyam Benegal – 2005
- Tapan Sinha – 2006
- Manna Dey – 2007
- V. K. Murthy – 2008
- D. Ramanaidu – 2009
- K. Balachander – 2010
- Soumitra Chatterjee – 2012
- Gulzar – 2013
- Shashi Kapoor – 2014
- Manoj Kumar – 2015
- Kasinathuni Viswanath – 2016
- Vinod Khanna – 2017
- Shyam Benegal – 2018
- Rajinikanth – 2019
- Amitabh Bachchan – 2019 (shared with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2018)
- Rajendra Singh Babu – 2020
- K. Vishwanath – 2021
This list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional recipients after my last knowledge update in January 2022.
6. The Arjuna Award
The Arjuna Award is one of the prestigious sports awards in India, presented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is given to recognize outstanding achievements in sports. Here is a list of some athletes who have been honored with the Arjuna Award:
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and many more athletes from various sports have received the Arjuna Award. The list is as of my last knowledge update in January 2022, and there may have been new awardees since then:
- Sachin Tendulkar – Cricket – 1994
- Viswanathan Anand – Chess – 1985
- Leander Paes – Tennis – 1990
- Dhanraj Pillay – Hockey – 1995
- Pullela Gopichand – Badminton – 2001
- Pankaj Advani – Billiards and Snooker – 2004
- Sania Mirza – Tennis – 2004
- M. C. Mary Kom – Boxing – 2003
- Abhinav Bindra – Shooting – 2002
- Sushil Kumar – Wrestling – 2003
- Jhulan Goswami – Cricket – 2010
- Virat Kohli – Cricket – 2013
- Rohit Sharma – Cricket – 2015
- Deepa Malik – Paralympic Athletics – 2012
- P. V. Sindhu – Badminton – 2013
- Neeraj Chopra – Athletics – 2018
- Manika Batra – Table Tennis – 2018
- Rani Rampal – Hockey – 2016
- Ravindra Jadeja – Cricket – 2019
- Sumit Antil – Paralympic Athletics – 2018
This is just a small selection, and numerous athletes have received the Arjuna Award across various sports. The awards are given annually, and the list is subject to change as new awards are announced.
7.The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna is the highest sporting honor in India, awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is given for outstanding achievements in sports. Here is a list of some athletes who have been honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna:
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and many more athletes have received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. The list is as of my last knowledge update in January 2022, and there may have been new awardees since then:
- Vishwanathan Anand – Chess – 1991-92
- Geet Sethi – Cue sports – 1992-93
- C. D. Choudhary – Athletics – 1994-95
- Dhanraj Pillay – Hockey – 1995-96
- Leander Paes – Tennis – 1996-97
- Sachin Tendulkar – Cricket – 1997-98
- Jyotirmoyee Sikdar – Athletics – 1998-99
- Dingko Singh – Boxing – 1998-99
- Karnam Malleswari – Weightlifting – 1999-2000
- Abhinav Bindra – Shooting – 2001-02
- Anjali Bhagwat – Shooting – 2002-03
- K. M. Beenamol – Athletics – 2002-03
- Anju Bobby George – Athletics – 2002-03
- Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore – Shooting – 2004-05
- Pankaj Advani – Billiards and Snooker – 2005-06
- Manavjit Singh Sandhu – Shooting – 2006-07
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni – Cricket – 2007-08
- Vijender Singh – Boxing – 2009-10
- Saina Nehwal – Badminton – 2009-10
- Gagan Narang – Shooting – 2010-11
- Mary Kom – Boxing – 2012-13
- Rohit Sharma – Cricket – 2020 (shared with Khel Ratna awardees of 2016)
This is just a small selection, and numerous athletes have received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. The awards are given annually, and the list is subject to change as new awards are announced.
8.The National Film Awards
The National Film Awards are presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organization set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The awards recognize and honor outstanding contributions to the Indian film industry.
67th National Film Awards (2019)
Feature Films:
- Best Actor: Manoj Bajpayee for “Bhonsle” and Dhanush for “Asuran”
- Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut for “Panga” and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi”
- Best Director: Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan for “Bahattar Hoorain”
Non-Feature Films:
- Best Non-Feature Film: “An Engineered Dream”
- Best Non-Feature Film Director: Sudhanshu Saria for “Knock Knock Knock”
66th National Film Awards (2018)
Feature Films:
- Best Actor: Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal
- Best Actress: Keerthy Suresh
- Best Director: Aditya Dhar for “Uri: The Surgical Strike”
Non-Feature Films:
- Best Non-Feature Film: “Son Rise” and “The Secret Life of Frogs”
65th National Film Awards (2017)
Feature Films:
- Best Actor: Riddhi Sen for “Nagarkirtan”
- Best Actress: Sridevi for “Mom”
- Best Director: Jayaraj for “Bhayanakam”
Non-Feature Films:
- Best Non-Feature Film: “Water Baby”
9.Bhartiya Jnanpith Moortidevi Award
The Moortidevi Award is given annually by the Bhartiya Jnanpith organization for significant contribution in the field of literature, including poetry, fiction, and philosophy.
Here are some of the recipients of the Bhartiya Jnanpith Moortidevi Award:
- 1983 – Sumitranandan Pant: An Indian poet renowned for his works in Hindi literature.
- 1984 – Ramdhari Singh Dinkar: An influential Hindi poet, essayist, and academician.
- 1985 – D. R. Bendre: A Kannada poet, writer, and philosopher.
- 1986 – Kuvempu (Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa): A prominent Kannada writer and poet.
- 1987 – V. S. Khandekar: A Marathi author who received the Jnanpith Award in 1974.
- 1988 – Masti Venkatesha Iyengar: An Indian writer in the Kannada language.
- 1989 – Dr. Suniti Kumar Chatterjee: An Indian linguist, educationist, and litterateur.
- 1990 – C. Narayana Reddy: A Telugu and Urdu poet and writer.
- 1991 – Mahadevi Varma: A Hindi poet, freedom fighter, and women’s rights activist.
- 1992 – Dr. U. R. Ananthamurthy: A contemporary writer and critic in the Kannada language.
- 1993 – Cho Ramaswamy: A Tamilian actor, comedian, character actor, editor, and lawyer.
- 1994 – Vinayaka Krishna Gokak: A Kannada writer and scholar.
- 1995 – Dr. Rajendra Mishra: An Indian author and philosopher.
- 1996 – Gurdial Singh: A Punjabi-language writer.
- 1997 – Dr. Ayyappa Paniker: An Indian poet in the Malayalam language.
- 1998 – Harivansh Rai Bachchan: A renowned Hindi poet.
- 1999 – Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade: A philanthropist and the hereditary administrator/Dharmadhikari of the Dharmasthala Temple.
- 2000 – Girish Karnad: A noted playwright, actor, and filmmaker in Kannada and Hindi cinema.
- 2001 – Nirmal Verma: A Hindi writer, novelist, activist, and translator.
- 2002 – S. L. Bhyrappa: A contemporary Kannada novelist.
10.Param Vir Chakra
The award is given for the highest degree of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy. Here are some of the individuals who have been awarded the Param Vir Chakra:
- Major Somnath Sharma: Posthumously awarded for his bravery during the Indo-Pak War of 1947-48.
- Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane: Awarded for his actions during the same conflict.
- Naik Jadunath Singh: Posthumously awarded during the Indo-China war in 1962.
- Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid: Awarded posthumously for his actions during the Indo-Pak War of 1965.
- Major Dhan Singh Thapa: Awarded for his bravery during the same conflict.
- Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon: The only Indian Air Force officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra for actions during the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
- Major Hoshiar Singh: Awarded for his actions during the same conflict.
- Subedar Bana Singh: Awarded for his bravery during the Siachen conflict in 1987.
- Captain Vikram Batra: Awarded posthumously for his actions during the Kargil War in 1999.
- Rifleman Sanjay Kumar: Awarded for his actions during the Kargil War.
- Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav: Awarded for his actions during the Kargil War.
- Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey: Awarded posthumously for his bravery during the Kargil War.
- Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey: Awarded posthumously for his actions during the Kargil War.
- Havildar Sanjay Kumar: Awarded for his bravery during the Kargil War.
- Naik Digendra Kumar: Awarded posthumously for his actions during the Kargil War.
11.Ashok Chakra Awards-
The Ashoka Chakra is India’s highest peacetime military decoration, awarded for valor, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. The awardees are from the armed forces as well as civilians.
Armed Forces:
- Major Sudhir Kumar Walia (Posthumous): Awarded in 1989 for exceptional bravery in combating terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Major Ramaswamy Parmeshwaran (Posthumous): Awarded in 1987 for his exceptional courage and leadership during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka.
- Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla (Posthumous): Awarded in 1999 for his bravery in the Kargil War.
- Colonel Neelakantan Jayachandran Nair (Posthumous): Awarded in 2000 for leading the successful counter-insurgency operation in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Major Mariappan Saravanan (Posthumous): Awarded in 2002 for his courageous act in an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Major Padmapani Acharya (Posthumous): Awarded in 2002 for his gallant act in an operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Major D. Sreeram Kumar: Awarded in 2004 for exceptional courage and leadership during counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Captain Vikram Batra (Posthumous): Awarded in 2004 for his gallantry during the Kargil War.
- Colonel Jojan Thomas (Posthumous): Awarded in 2005 for his bravery in a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari (Posthumous): Awarded in 2005 for his gallant act in the rescue of hostages during an operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
Civilian:
- Tukaram Omble (Posthumous): Awarded in 2009 for his exceptional courage during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
- Hemant Karkare (Posthumous): Awarded in 2009 for his exceptional leadership and valor during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
- Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma (Posthumous): Awarded in 2009 for his bravery during the 2008 Batla House encounter.
12.The gallantry awards
The gallantry awards in India are bestowed upon members of the armed forces and paramilitary forces for acts of valor, bravery, and courage displayed in the line of duty. The three primary gallantry awards are the Param Vir Chakra, the Maha Vir Chakra, and the Vir Chakra. Here are some individuals who have been awarded these gallantry awards:
Param Vir Chakra:
- Major Somnath Sharma (Posthumous): Indo-Pak War of 1947-48.
- Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane: Indo-Pak War of 1947-48.
- Naik Jadunath Singh (Posthumous): Indo-China War of 1962.
- Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid (Posthumous): Indo-Pak War of 1965.
- Major Dhan Singh Thapa: Indo-Pak War of 1965.
- Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon (Posthumous): Indo-Pak War of 1971.
- Major Hoshiar Singh (Posthumous): Indo-Pak War of 1971.
- Subedar Bana Singh: Siachen conflict in 1987.
- Captain Vikram Batra (Posthumous): Kargil War in 1999.
- Rifleman Sanjay Kumar: Kargil War in 1999.
- Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav: Kargil War in 1999.
- Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey (Posthumous): Kargil War in 1999.
- Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey (Posthumous): Kargil War in 1999.
- Havildar Sanjay Kumar: Kargil War in 1999.
Maha Vir Chakra:
The Maha Vir Chakra is the second-highest military decoration in India, and recipients include those who have displayed conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy.
Vir Chakra:
The Vir Chakra is the third-highest military decoration in India, and recipients have displayed bravery and courage in the face of the enemy.
13.The National Bravery Awards
The National Bravery Awards are given annually by the Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) to children who have shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity. The awards are categorized into the Geeta Chopra Award, the Sanjay Chopra Award, and the Bapu Gaidhani Award. Here are some children who have been awarded the National Bravery Award:
Geeta Chopra Award:
- 2019: Gunjan Sharma and Shivani Gond (Posthumous) – For saving their friends from drowning in the Yamuna River.
- 2018: Arjun Singh – For rescuing a 5-year-old from a burning house.
- 2017: Late Km. Tejasweeta Pradhan – For saving her cousin from a crocodile attack.
- 2016: Awardee details not available in my last update.
Sanjay Chopra Award:
- 2019: Master Adithya K. – For showing exemplary courage in saving his grandmother from a burning house.
- 2018: Master Ramdinthara – For saving two children from drowning in a river.
- 2017: Master Sumit Mamgain – For rescuing his brother from a leopard attack.
- 2016: Awardee details not available in my last update.
Bapu Gaidhani Award:
- 2019: Late Master Adithya K. – For saving his friend from drowning.
- 2018: Master Bhanu Pratap Singh – For saving his friend from a crocodile attack.
- 2017: Master Karanbeer Singh – For saving six lives during a school bus accident.
- 2016: Awardee details not available in my last update.
14.Saraswati Samman awards
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, I can provide information about some of the recipients of the Saraswati Samman, an annual literary award in India. The Saraswati Samman is given for outstanding prose or poetry literary works in any 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Please note that the information may have changed after my last update, and you should verify with up-to-date sources for the latest awardees.
Here are some of the recipients up to my last update:
- 2019: Vasdev Mohi – Awarded for his work “Chequebook.”
- 2018: K. Siva Reddy – Received the award for his poetry collection “Pakkaki Ottigilite.”
- 2017: Sitanshu Yashaschandra – Awarded for his poetry collection “Vakhar.”
- 2016: Mahabaleshwar Sail – Recognized for his collection of poems, “Hawthan.”
- 2015: Padma Sachdev – Received the award for her autobiography “Chitt-Chete.”
- 2014: Sugathakumari – Awarded for her collection of poems, “Manalezhuthu.”
- 2013: A. A. Manavalan – Recognized for his work “Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalyum.”
- 2012: Sugatha Kumari – Awarded for her poetry collection “Njan Gandharvan.”
15.The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards are given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama in India. These awards are conferred upon individuals for their outstanding contribution and achievement in the fields of music, dance, and drama. Here are some individuals who have been honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award:
Music:
Classical Music:
- Pandit Bhimsen Joshi: Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist.
- Pandit Ravi Shankar: Sitar maestro.
- Lata Mangeshkar: Playback singer.
- Begum Parveen Sultana: Hindustani classical vocalist.
- Hariprasad Chaurasia: Flute player.
- Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman: Mridangam player.
Folk Music:
- Prahlad Singh Tipanya: Folk singer.
Dance:
Classical Dance:
- Birju Maharaj: Kathak exponent.
- Sonal Mansingh: Odissi dancer.
- Mallika Sarabhai: Classical dancer.
- Leela Samson: Bharatanatyam dancer.
Contemporary Dance:
- Astad Deboo: Contemporary dancer.
Theatre:
- Zohra Sehgal: Theatre and film actress.
- Badal Sircar: Playwright and theater director.
- Naseeruddin Shah: Theatre and film actor.
Puppetry:
- Dadi Pudumjee: Puppeteer.
Overall Contribution:
- Dr. Raghunath Mohapatra: Sculptor and architect.