Ranga Sangama Kalavedike, Kalaburagi, has invited applications and nominations for the S.B. Jangamashetti and Subhadradevi Jangamashetti Theatre Awards for 2026.The annual awards are presented to recognise outstanding contributions to Kannada theatre.Eligible theatre artistes may apply directly, while theatre enthusiasts and organisations may nominate deserving candidates for the honours.The awards will be presented to one male and one female theatre artiste.Each award carries a cash prize of ₹10,000, a citation and a ceremonial felicitation.The awards will be presented at a function in Kalaburagi on July 19.Instituted in 2014, the awards have been conferred on several distinguished theatre personalities, including Basavaraj Bhimanahalli and Ishwarappa Farhatabad of Kalaburagi, Manubai Nakod of Davangere, Mandya Ramesh of Mandya, Zulekhabegum of Shahapur, Sripad Bhattareshwar of Sirsi, Deepak Mysore, Shivayya Swami Bibballi of Sedam, Jeevan Ram of Sulya, Shailaja Dudhanikar of Maindargi, Prashant Hiremath of Hubballi, Prema Hosamani of Tumakuru, Purushottam Handyal of Ballari, Radhika Bevinakatti of Haveri, Dayanand Bilagi of Gadag and Geetha Montadka of Sulya.Applications and nominations should reach the organisers on or before June 20.Further details may be obtained from president, Ranga Sangama Kalavedike, Kalaburagi, Shivageeta. Published - June 07, 2026 06:53 pm IST