Question: Vishnudas Bhave Award for year 2017 was given to which of the following artist?
(a) Nana Patekar
(b) Rajkumar Rao
(c) Radhika Apte
(d) Mohan Joshi
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On November 5, 2017, on the occasion of ‘Marathi Rangbhoomi Day’, renowned actor Mohan Joshi was conferred the ‘Vishnudas Bhave Award’ for his contribution to Marathi Theater.
- Mohan Joshi has worked in 172 films of Hindi, Marathi, Kannada and Bhojpuri languages besides Marathi Theater.
- Vishnudas Bhave Award is given in honor of the founder of Marathi Theater, Vishnudas Bhave.
This award is a combination of trophy, a citation and Rs 25,000 cash.
Reference:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mohan-joshi-honoured-with-vishnudas-bhave-award/1/1083032.html
https://www.edristi.in/en/technology-innovation-support-center-tisc/
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/mohan-joshi-to-be-honoured-with-vishnudas-bhave-award/articleshow/60997503.cms