1 min readAhmedabadJun 17, 2026 04:58 AM ISTGoswami is the first haveli sangeet practitioner in India and the first Gujarat artist associated with this tradition to receive the honour.FOUR ARTISTS from Gujarat have been selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2024 and 2025.The awardees are Haveli Sangeet practitioner Goswami Shri Ranchhodlalji, Garba artist Tvisha Vyas, Rudra Veena maker Kishorbhai Somabhai Mistry and Surat-based theatre director Kapildev Shukla, a statement issued by the Sangeet Natak Akademi on Tuesday said.The award, instituted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2006, is conferred annually on outstanding young performers under 40 years of age across the country’s performing arts disciplines. For the two years 106 artists have been selected nationally.Goswami is the first haveli sangeet practitioner in India and the first Gujarat artist associated with this tradition to receive the honour. At 31, he has composed over 20,000 original works spanning Kirtan, Dhrupad, Khayal, Thumri and Vishnupad, written across seven languages including Braj Bhasha, Sanskrit and Charani, the statement said.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:ahmedabadAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Jun 16: Latest News01Sunita Ahuja reveals ‘sad’ truth behind 40-year marriage with Govinda; why such feelings arise02‘The Voice’ in the Cape Verde goal: Vozinha, who made 7 saves against Spain03‘Deal’s all signed’: Trump says ‘no sanctions relief’ for Iran in MoU04‘Bewildered, angry, gutted, then worried’: McCullum on Ben Stokes, Atkinson after nightclub incident05Tiny ‘alien-like’ blue octopus discovered near Galápagos stuns scientistsAdvertisementLive BlogFIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina vs Algeria Football LIVE Score: Messi to play 200th game for Argentina today34 minutes agoAP Inter Supplementary Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BIEAP Supply results expected this week at bie.ap.gov.in47 minutes agoG7 Summit 2026 Live Updates | Maritime routes must remain secure for seafarers, says PM Modi at G7 Summit2 hours agoUS-Iran War News Live Updates: US to allow Iran oil sales immediately after deal signing, says report5 hours agoPM Modi-Trump handshake, Telegram blocked in India — The Indian Express Realtime Blog – June 16, 20269 hours ago