Amitabh Bachchan to be honoured with Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award 2024

April 17, 2024

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award on April 24, 2024. The Mangeshkar family instituted the award in memory of the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on February 6, 2022. The award recognizes individuals who have made path-breaking contributions to the nation, its people, and society.

About Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award

The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award, also known as the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar, is a prestigious honor instituted by the Mangeshkar family and trust in memory of the legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar. The award recognizes individuals who have made path-breaking contributions to the nation, its people, and society. It is presented annually on April 24, the memorial day of Lata Mangeshkar’s father and theatre-music veteran Deenanath Mangeshkar.

Previous recipients of the award include:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2022)
Lata Mangeshkar’s sister Asha Bhosle (2023).

The award not only celebrates the legacy of Lata Mangeshkar but also seeks to honor those who have made a significant impact on Indian culture and society through their work in various fields.

About Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan, born on October 11, 1942, is a legendary Indian actor, film producer, and television host. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s for his roles in films such as “Zanjeer” (1973) and “Sholay” (1975).
Bachchan has appeared in over 200 films throughout his career, winning numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and fifteen Filmfare Awards.
In 1984, he entered politics and was elected as a member of Parliament from Allahabad. However, he resigned after three years. Bachchan has also been actively involved in social causes and is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
In 2015, he was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award.
At the age of 81, Bachchan continues to be a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry.

Other recipients from various categories

In addition to Amitabh Bachchan, several other individuals will be recognized with awards at the event. These include:

R. Rahman: Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar for contribution to Indian music
Randeep Hooda: Vishesh Puraskar for contribution to cinema
Ashok Saraf and Padmini Kolhapure: Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar for contribution to cinema
Roopkumar Rathod: Contribution to the field of music
Deepstambh Foundation Manobal: Services in the field of social service
Ashtavinayak Prakashit’s “Galib”: Best drama of the year

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