Miriyala Apparao, recipient of the Padma Shri (posthumous) in 2025, a pioneering figure in the field of Burrakatha (traditional storytelling), belonged to which Indian state?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
· Miriyala Apparao, awarded the Padma Shri (posthumous) in 2025, was a renowned Burrakatha performer from Andhra Pradesh.
· He was celebrated for popularising Burrakatha — a traditional Telugu storytelling and musical narrative art form.
Information Booster
· Burrakatha involves a lead narrator (Kathakudu) along with two supporting artists, using:
· rhythmic instruments,
· dramatic dialogue, and
· moral/social themes.
· Miriyala Apparao contributed significantly to preserving this folk tradition through performances, teaching, and cultural promotion.
Additional Knowledge
· Andhra Pradesh is home to many folk arts such as:
· Harikatha
· Oggu Katha
· Veeranatyam
· Padma Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.