Who received the Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja award in 2025?

Musician Ghanashyam Panda and folk dance exponent Bhagabat Pradhan received the award for 2025.

What other awards were given at the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi event?

The Upayana and Kabichandra Kalicharan Yuva Prativa Puraskar were also presented.

How many artists were felicitated in total?

A total of 134 artists were felicitated during the event.

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Odisha Honors Six Artistes with Top Akademi Awards

26 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Six eminent artistes received Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi awards.
Awards were presented for the years 2025, 2024, and 2023.
A total of 134 artistes were felicitated during the ceremony.

Odisha Honors Six Artistes with Top Akademi Awards

Odisha's rich artistic landscape was celebrated as Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj presented the Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja award to six prominent figures on Wednesday. The accolades spanned achievements from 2025, 2024, and 2023, underscoring a consistent commitment to recognizing artistic merit.

For the current year, the award recognized musician Ghanashyam Panda and folk dance exponent Bhagabat Pradhan. The previous year's honors went to flautist Mohini Mohan Patnaik and Odissi dancer Sudhakar Sahu, while singer Pranab Kishore Patnaik and 'Moghul Tamsha' performer Badal Sikdar received awards for 2023.

Beyond the highest honors, the ceremony also bestowed the Upayana and Kabichandra Kalicharan Yuva Prativa Puraskar, further acknowledging emerging talents. In total, 134 artists were felicitated, highlighting the vibrant and diverse cultural ecosystem of the state.