Vishnudutt Receives Haryana's Lifetime Achievement Award for Folk Theatre
Vishnudutt, grandson of renowned folk artist Pandit Lakhmi Chand, has been awarded the Shri Dhanpat Singh Sangi Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 by the Haryana government. The award includes a Rs 1 lakh cash prize and citation, recognizing his contributions to Haryana's traditional folk theatre, Saang. The state-level Saang Mahotsav, held in Kurukshetra from February 23 to 27, showcased performances evaluated by committees to select the recipient. Officials emphasized Saang's cultural significance and efforts to preserve this art form.
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thetribune broke this story on 11 Nov, 04:19 pm. Other outlets followed.