Asha Bhosle to be felicitated with Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar

New Delhi: The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award will be given to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, the Mangeshkar family said on Tuesday (April 18). The prize was established by the family and trust in Lata Mangeshkar’s honour after her death on February 6, 2022, from multiple organ failures.

On April 24, the memorial day for their father and theater-music veteran Deenanath Mangeshkar, Bhosle, the younger sister of Lata Mangeshkar, will get the honour.

Asha Bhosle to receive The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar

The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar is an honour granted annually to someone who has made a significant contribution to the country, its people, and society. Its initial recipient was Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to the Mangeshkar family’s press release, veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas will receive the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar for contribution to Indian music; Gauri Theatres of Prashant Damle fan foundation for Best Drama of the Year (“Niyam Va Ati Lagu”); Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust for yeoman Social Service; Granthali Prakashan with the Vagvilasini Pura.