Question

Who among the following was honoured with the 2018 Padma Bhushan award in the field of art-music?
1. Sharda Sinha
2. Kaifi Azmi
3. Gulzar
4. Javed Akhtar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Sharda Sinha

The correct answer is Sharda Sinha.

• Sharda Sinha was honoured with the 2018 Padma Bhushan award in the field of art-music.

• Sharda Sinha:
  • ​She is a Maithili-language folk-singer. 
  • She sings in Bhojpuri and Magahi languages too.
  • She was honoured with the Padma Bhushan award in the year 2018 in the field of art-music.
  • She was honoured with the Padma Shri in the year 1991.
• Padma Bhushan:
  • The award is given for distinguished service of a high order in any field, including service rendered by government servants.
  • It is the third-highest civilian honour in India.
  • It was first awarded in 1954.

• Kaifi Azmi was an urdu poet.
• Gulzar was a lyricist, poet, author, screenwriter, and film director.
  • His real name was Sampooran Singh Kalra.
  • He was awarded the Padma Bhushan award in the year 2004.
• Javed Akhtar is a poet, lyricist, screenwriter and political activist. 
  • He was awarded the Padma Bhushan award in the year 2007.