Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar
Gondhali folk artist from India
About Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar
Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar (born 1 May 1943) is a Gondhali folk artist from Bagalkote, Karnataka, India. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2025 for his contributions towards preserving the Gondhali art form.
Early life Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar was born into the ghumantu samaj (the Alemari community) in 1943. He learned Gondhali folk music from his father and grandfather. He never received formal schooling.
In 2022, an honorary doctorate was conferred upon him by the Karnataka Folklore University.
Recognitions 2025 - Padma Shri, by the Government of India. 2017 - Janapadshri Award 2012 - Rajyotsava Award, by the Government of Karnataka 2004 - Kanataka Janapad Yakshagana Academy Award
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