Lucknow hosts 51 Sangeet Natak Akademi awardees, a major national arts recognition event

Direct fact

In February 2026, 51 artists were conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in Lucknow, marking a major national recognition event in the performing arts.

Key specifics

• The number of awardees is 51.
• The award named is the Sangeet Natak Akademi award.
• The venue mentioned is Lucknow.
• The report is dated February 2026, making it current for awards revision.
• The event concerns performing arts recognition at the national level.

Exam lens

Question type: Awards and honours, number-based recall, place-based identification. TNPSC may ask how many artists were honoured and where the ceremony was held.