Governor of UP: Anandiben Patel
Special awards: Safdar Hashmi Award (theatre activist) and B.M. Shah Award (theatre contributions)
Safdar Hashmi: Playwright and street theatre activist who died in 1989
UP Akademi’s archive: Over 5,500 hours of rare audio-video recordings of folk music and theatre
Award components: Copper plaque, shawl, and ₹1,00,000 cash
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: When and where did the Sangeet Natak Akademi award ceremony take place?
A: The ceremony took place on 5 June 2026 at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Q2: How many artistes received awards and for which years?
A: 51 artistes received awards for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 combined.
Q3: Who was the chief guest at the ceremony?
A: Brajesh Pathak , the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, was the chief guest and presented the awards.
Q4: What are the Safdar Hashmi Award and BM Shah Award?
A: These are special theatre awards given by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi. Safdar Hashmi was a street theatre activist; B.M. Shah was a noted theatre personality.
Q5: What is the Sangeet Natak Akademi and when was it established?
A: It is India’s national academy for music, dance and drama. It was established in 1953 and works under the Ministry of Culture.
Month: Current Affairs - Jun 06, 2026
Category: Awards