Vannadil Pudiyaveettil Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan, popularly known as the Dhananjayans were awarded with Rashtriya Kalidas Samman for the year ___________.

2019-20

The correct answer is Option (2) → 2019-20

Vannadil Pudiyaveettil Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan, popularly known as the Dhananjayans were awarded with Rashtriya Kalidas Samman for the year 2019-2020.

The Madhya Pradesh government announced the award on 25 February 2023. The award was given in recognition of their contributions to the field of Bharatanatyam.

The Dhananjayans are a Bharatanatyam dance couple who have been performing and teaching for over 50 years. They are known for their innovative and experimental approach to the dance form. They have also been instrumental in promoting Bharatanatyam around the world.