Six years later , the Akademi honored him again , with Sangeet Natak Akademi Ratna in 1967 .
Sarma received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1961 , making him the first Kuchipudi exponent to receive the honor .
Six years later , the Akademi honored Sarma again , with Sangeet Natak Akademi Ratna in 1967 .
Sarma received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1961 , making him the first Kuchipudi exponent to receive the honor .