Which Indian dancer won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 for Chhau Dance? 

Key Points

• Tapan Kumar Pattanayak won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 for Chhau Dance.
• The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is a prestigious recognition given to individuals for their outstanding contribution to the field of performing arts in India.
• Chhau Dance is a traditional Indian dance form that combines martial arts, acrobatics, and storytelling.
• The award highlights the significant contributions of artists in preserving and promoting traditional dance forms like Chhau.

Additional Information

• The Sangeet Natak Akademi is India's national academy for music, dance, and drama.
• It was set up by the Government of India in 1952 and is headquartered in New Delhi.
• The Akademi aims to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of India by recognizing and supporting artists in various fields of performing arts.
• Recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award are selected by a jury of experts in the respective fields.
• The award not only brings recognition but also encourages the artists to continue their dedicated work in their art forms.