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IIT Hyderabad Launches ANR Award for Acting & Performing Arts

IIT Hyderabad launches the ANR Award, honoring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, to celebrate excellence in acting and performing arts, fostering creativity and heritage.

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IIT Hyderabad Launches ANR Award for Acting & Performing Arts

In a move that bridges the world of academia and the performing arts, IIT Hyderabad has announced the launch of the ANR Award for Acting and Performing Arts. This initiative, introduced by the Akkineni family through the Akkineni International Foundation, honors the legacy of the iconic actor Sri Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), a trailblazer in Indian cinema.

This award aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding talent in the fields of acting and performing arts, fostering innovation and creativity among emerging artists. The award will encourage a new generation to strive for excellence, helping to promote India’s rich cultural heritage.

Expressing his gratitude, Prof BS Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, thanked the Akkineni International Foundation for this honor. He emphasized the award’s significance in strengthening ties between cultural heritage and academic excellence.

Sri Akkineni Nageswara Rao, fondly remembered as ANR, was a legendary figure in Telugu cinema. Over his long and illustrious career, ANR left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. His contributions earned him several prestigious awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Dada Saheb Phalke Award.


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