Asha Bhosle to be honoured with Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award

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Legendary singerAsha Bhosle will be honoured with the Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award on April 24 and the award ceremony will coincide with her father's death anniversary.

An Overview of the news 

• The award was instituted by the Mangeshkar family and trust in the memory of Lata Mangeshkar, and is given to a person who has made a significant contribution to the nation, its people and society.

Other Award Winners

• Veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhaswill be honoured with the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for his contribution to Indian music.

• Gauri Theaters of Prashant Damle Fan Foundation will be given the Best Drama of the Year award for their play “Niyam Va Ati Lagoo”.

• Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust will be honoured for his social service.

• Granthali Prakashan will receive the Vag Vilasini Award for his contribution to literature.

• Actor-director Prasad Oak and actor Vidya Balan will both be presented with special awards for their contribution to cinema and theatre.