Traditional Modern Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (IAST: Saṅgīta Nāṭaka Akādamī Puraskāra), also known as the Akademi Puraskar,[1] is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama.

It is the highest Indian recognition[2] given to people in the field of performing arts.

50,000, a citation, an angavastram (a shawl), and a tamrapatra (a brass plaque).

[6] The awards are given in the categories of music, dance, theatre, other traditional arts and puppetry, and for contribution/scholarship in performing arts.

[4] The recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in various categories of performing arts have been listed below:[7][8][9]