Q. Who has been conferred with a fellowship by the Department of Culture, Government of India (GoI)?
Answer: Nandakishore Kapote
Notes: Internationally-acclaimed senior kathak dancer Dr. Pandit Nandakishore Kapote has recently conferred with a fellowship by the Department of Culture, Government of India (GoI). Kapote is the only male senior kathak dancer in the country to receive the honour. Through this fellowship, Kapote will carry out a detailed study on ‘Hand Gestures and Kathak Dance in Abhinaydarpan’. Earlier, Kapote was awarded with scholarships by the central government, cultural department of Maharashtra, Dr Ambedkar Dalit Mitra Award, Balgandharva Award by PMC, Nehru Award, among others.
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