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| ADITYA VIKRAM BIRLA KALA PURASKAARS |
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THE ADITYA VIKRAM BIRLA KALA SHIKHAR PURASKAAR
To perpetuate the memory of its Founder President, the Late Shri Aditya Vikram Birla, Sangit Kala Kendra instituted an award, 'The Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Puraskaar', which is presented annually, close to his birth anniversary, November 14th. The Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Puraskaar is conferred on a distinguished artist for his/her lifetime achievement in the chosen field of the performing and visual arts. The Puraskaar comprises a cash award of Rs.2.0 lakhs, a memento and a scroll of honour.
The areas of Performing and Visual Arts which will be considered in presenting the award include:
- Indian Music, vocal and instrumental, in all forms
- Indian Classical Dances in all recognized India styles
- Indian Theatre in all languages
- Indian Cinema
- Visual Arts (e.g. Painting and Sculpture)
- Traditional folk arts.
The selection of nominees will be based on a comprehensive range of factors, among them:
- Specific direction and vision provided in the chosen field of endeavour
- The influence the artist and his work have had on society
- Extent of originality, innovativeness and genius
- Demonstrated commitment to in-depth research in the particular art form.
- Initiatives taken to revive the art form and adapt it to the present day.
- Contribution to enhancing the image of the art form at the international level
- Awards and recognitions conferred on the artist, in India and abroad
Selection Team
The selection team of Aditya Vikram birla Kala Shikhar Puraskaar will be adjudicated by a panel of eminent persons and experts.
| Kala Shikhar Winner's List | | YEAR | WINNER | CATEGORY | | 2010 | Prof. Raj Bisaria | Lifetime Achievement in Indian Theatre
| | 2009 | Pandit Jasraj | Hindustani Classical Vocal | | 2008 | Pandit Vijay Raghav Rao | Hindustani Instrumental Music (Flute) | | 2007 | Smt. Mrinalini Sarabhai | Classical Dance | | 2006 | Shri K. G. Subramaniam | Visual Art Painting | | 2005 | Dr. Gangubai Hangal | Classical Vocal Music | | 2004 | Shri Purshottam Das Jalota | Sugam Sangeet | | 2003 | Dr. (Smt.) Teejan Bai
Shri Jeeva Soma Mashe | FolkArt - Performing Folk Art - Visual | | 2002 | Sri. Sankho Choudhuri
Sri. Somnath Hore | SCULPTURE | | 2001 | Sri. Habib Tanvir | ARTIST & PLAYWRIGHT | | 2000 | Pt. Bhimsen Joshi | Classical Vocal | | 1999 | Pt. Ram Narayan | Instrumental (Sarangi) | | 1998 | Guru Shri Kelucharan Mahapatra | Classical Dance (Odissi) | | 1997 | Shri M.F. Hussain | Painting | | 1996 | Smt. Lata Mangeshkar | Music - Vocal |
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