Question: Who has been chosen for the prestigious Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi classical music award for 2015-2016?
(a) Pandit Ram Narayan
(b) Lata Mangeshkar
(c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
(d) Rajan Mishra
Ans(a)
Related facts:
- On 3 February 2016, Sarangi maestro Pandit Ram Narayan has been chosen for the prestigious Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi classical music award for 2015-2016.
- The annual award, instituted by the Maharashtra government, is given to individuals who have excelled in classical vocal or instrumental music.
- The award comprises Rs.5 lakh in cash, a trophy and a citation.
- He popularised the bowed instrument as a solo concert instrument in Indian classical music and is considered the first Sarangi player who became successful in the international arena.
- He was conferred India’s second highest civilian honour, Padma Vibhushan, in 2005 for his contribution to classical music.
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