Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar For 2022 and 2023

Current Context: The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2022 and 2023 was conferred on November 22, 2024, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

• 2022 Recipients:
• Music:
• Swaroop Kumar: For his contributions to Hindustani classical music.
• Ananya Birla: For her fusion music and contributions to contemporary music.
• Dance:
• Rudra Hasmukh Mehta: For his excellence in Kathak dance.
• Priya Bhagya: For her innovative approach to Bharatanatyam.
• Drama:
• Amitesh Kumar: For his outstanding performances in contemporary theatre.
• Neha Singh: For her contributions to experimental theatre.
• 2023 Recipients:
• Music:
• Rahul Sharma: For his mastery in playing the santoor.
• Tanya Sen: For her contributions to Indian folk music.
• Dance:
• Kunal Kapoor: For his exceptional skills in Odissi dance.
• Anjali Gopalan: For her innovative choreography in contemporary dance.
• Drama:
• Vishal Bhardwaj: For his impactful work in theatre direction.
• Meera Joshi: For her powerful performances in street theatre.

Question:

1 Who among the following received the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2022 for their contributions to Hindustani classical music?

• A) Swaroop Kumar
• B) Ananya Birla
• C) Rahul Sharma
• D) Tanya Sen

Answer: A) Swaroop Kumar was specifically recognized for his contributions to Hindustani classical music in 2022.