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Theatre Artist Tila Rupa Sapkota Honoured with Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar in Sikkim
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🗓 25 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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Sikkim’s theatre practitioner Tila Rupa Sapkota has been conferred the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, recognizing her contributions to performing arts.
Sikkim’s vibrant theatre community received a notable accolade as Tila Rupa Sapkota was awarded the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar. The award, presented by the Ministry of Culture, honors young artists who have shown exceptional promise in the field of performing arts.
Sapkota, a native of Sikkim, has been active in regional theatre productions, contributing both as an actor and a director. Her work is noted for integrating local cultural narratives with contemporary stagecraft, earning her recognition among peers and audiences alike.
The Ustad Bismallah Khan Yuva Puraskar, instituted to encourage emerging talent, carries a citation and a cash component. Sapkota’s selection underscores the growing prominence of North‑Eastern artists on the national cultural map, and it is expected to inspire further investment in Sikkim’s artistic initiatives.
Sapkota, a native of Sikkim, has been active in regional theatre productions, contributing both as an actor and a director. Her work is noted for integrating local cultural narratives with contemporary stagecraft, earning her recognition among peers and audiences alike.
The Ustad Bismallah Khan Yuva Puraskar, instituted to encourage emerging talent, carries a citation and a cash component. Sapkota’s selection underscores the growing prominence of North‑Eastern artists on the national cultural map, and it is expected to inspire further investment in Sikkim’s artistic initiatives.