B. V. K. Sastry

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B.V.K. Shastry was an Indian writer and music critic.

Bangalore Venkatasubbiah Krishna Sastry was born in Nanjangud in the State of Karnataka on 30 July 1916. He got his diploma in painting in Chamarajendra Technical Institute in 1938. He passed away on 22 September 2003.

[edit] Service and contribution to the arts

[edit] Awards

  • Akashvani Annual Award (1976)
  • Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award (1985)
  • Karnataka Lalita Kala Academy Award (1986)
  • The Music Academy's T.T.K. Award (1986)
  • Karnataka Sangeeta Nrutya Academy Award (1988)
  • Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Award Overall contribution (1999-2000)

[edit] References