Lucknow, Oct. 25 -- The Bhartendu Natya Academy (BNA) has invited applications for the 'Bhartendu Harishchandra Samman', which will be presented on Uttar Pradesh Day, January 24, 2026. According to BNA director Bipin Kumar, theatre personalities from Uttar Pradesh who have made remarkable contributions to any field of theatre through their individual efforts and brought pride to the state at the national or international level can be nominated. However, those who have already received any national or regional honour from the government in the same field will not be eligible. Kumar said that nominations can be made in four categories: direction, acting, designing and writing. The application form is available on the Akademi's official website (https://bnalko.in/). Completed applications must be sent by registered post to the director, Bhartendu Natya Academy, by 5:00 pm on December 5....