Question: What distinction was awarded to the Indian Carnatic vocalist, musician, multi-instrumentalist and composer when he won the National Award for a Kannada language film based on the life and teachings of the founder of the Tattvavada philosophy, Madhvacharya?
Sentence (from "M. Balamuralikrishna"): Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna (6 July 1930 – 22 November 2016) was an Indian Carnatic vocalist, musician, multi-instrumentalist, playback singer, composer, and character actor.
Relevant evidence: Yes