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AFTER going without a chairperson for a while and then making do with an acting head for some time, the Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) is reclaiming its space in the cultural world with a bang.
Within days of her nomination, Sandhya Purecha, the new chairperson, formed a new executive committee and announced the names of SNA awardees, SNA Ratnas (Fellows) and Yuva awards (Ustad Bismillah Khan Awards) for the last three years (2019–2021).
These were conferred upon the artistes during a 10-day festival — underlined by a host of rich cultural performances — that began in Delhi last week.
Addressing the gathering on day one, the President of India said the awardees made for a virtual ocean of talent — 128 musicians, dancers, theatre artistes and instrument makers.
The awards were instituted in 1954.
Ever since, scholars contributing to the world of arts have been honoured by the Akademi. Fellows have included eminent scholars Dr Kapila Vatsyayan and DT Joshi. The nin