Who has been honoured with Kalidas Samman for 2012­-13?

Who has been honoured with Kalidas Samman for 2012­-13? Correct Answer Dr. Keshav Rao Musalgaonkar

The correct answer is Dr. Keshav Rao Musalgaonkar.

Key Points

  • The Kalidas Samman is an annual art award given by the government of Madhya Pradesh in India.
    • It is named after the renowned Classical Sanskrit writer of ancient India, Kalidasa.
    • It was first awarded in 1980.
    • The Kalidas Samman was initially conferred in alternate years in the fields of Classical Music, Classical Dance, Theatre and Plastic Arts.
    • From 1986-87 onwards, the awards were presented in all four fields every year.
  • Dr. Keshav Rao Musalgaonkar has been honoured with Kalidas Samman for 2012­-13.
  • Dr. Keshav Rao Musalgaonkar is a profound scholar and has an excellent command of the Sanskrit language.
  • He was honoured with the President’s award and Madhya Pradesh ‘Rajya Shikhar’ award in the year 2008.
  • He was honoured with the ‘Vishwa Bharti’ award by the Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Sansthan in the year 2017.
  • He was honoured with the Padm Shri’ award in the year 2018 for his excellent contribution to Sanskrit literature and education.

Additional Information 

  • Anu Malik is an Indian music director and singer.
  • Anuradha Paudwal is an Indian playback singer.
    • She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017.
  • Mohan Maharishi is an Indian theatre actor and director.
    • He was honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 'Direction' in 1992.

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