Who among the following is Telangana's first Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner ?

Padmaja Reddy Yamini Reddy Deepa Sashindran Shantala Shivalingappa

Padmaja Reddy

The correct answer is Option (1) - Padmaja Reddy Padmaja Reddy, a Kuchipudi dancer, holds the distinction of being the first person from Telangana to receive the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.