Kuchipudi exponent Veena Murthy Vijay gets Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

A very talented Indian classical dancer named Veena Murthy Vijay won a big prize.

The prize is called the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

It is given to people who do amazing work in music, dance, or theater in India.

Veena Murthy Vijay is an expert in a beautiful classical dance called Kuchipudi.

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, gave her the award.

The special ceremony took place in New Delhi, the capital city of India.

She worked very hard to keep Kuchipudi alive and to teach more people about it.

Because of her dedication, the dance form is loved and appreciated by many people.

This award shows how proud her country is of her wonderful work.