Explained: Why TM Krishna can't project himself as MS Subbulakshmi Award recipient

The Supreme Court on Monday barred Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna from identifying himself as a recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi award. Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna should not be recognised as recipient of MS Subbulakshmi award: SC SC issues notice to vocalist TM Krishna, music academy, others, on plea filed by M S Subbulakshmi's grandson pic.twitter.com/zp7XabxLuE — Press Trust of India December 16, 2024 The Supreme Court clarified that its order should not be seen as a reflection on the Madras Music Academy, The Hindu Group, or Krishna's musical abilities. Vocalist duo Ranjani and Gayatri, along with Harikatha exponent Dushyanth Sridhar, have protested against the decision to honour Krishna by withdrawing from the prestigious Music Academy Conference 2024. TM Krishna, a recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi award, has long been a prominent and controversial figure in the Carnatic music scene.