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Veteran artist Surabhi Babji died at age 73 on 10 June. He was conferred with the Padma Shri in which year?
A
2013
B
2015
C
2011
D
2012
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: A — 2013
The correct answer is 2013.
Key Points
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Rekandar Nageswara Rao, more popularly known as Surabhi Babji, was a renowned stage artist.
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He was among the notable theatre personalities to receive the Padma Shri.
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Surabhi Babji was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2011.
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He was born on 1 June 1949 in Andhra Pradesh.
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He belonged to the Surabhi theatre family of Srikakulam and took charge of Sri Venkateswara Natya Mandali in 1973.
Hence, the correct answer is 2013.