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In which field was renowned flautist Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia (78) honoured with the '2016 Sumitra Charat Ram Award' for lifetime achievement?

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Indian Classical Music

Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia is a legendary Indian classical flautist (bansuri player) and composer.

He received the 2016 Sumitra Charat Ram Award for lifetime achievement in Indian Classical Music, presented by the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra.

He has also received the Padma Vibhushan and multiple other prestigious awards.

Hence, Indian Classical Music.

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