First Late Deenanath Mangeshkar memorial award received by PM Modi

First Late Deenanath Mangeshkar memorial award received by PM Modi

Pm modi recieved first Deenanath Mangeshkar memorial award

On the occasion of the 80th death anniversary of Master Deenanath Mangeshkar today Prime Minister Narendra Modi today received the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award, the singing legend's father. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the award to all the Indians.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi after receiving the award said, "When the award is in the name of an elder sister like Lata Didi, it is a symbol of her oneness and love for me. So, it's not possible for me not to accept. I dedicate this award to all the countrymen."

Earlier in a statement, the Mangeshkar family and the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan charity officials announced that they have decided to institute the award from this year on-wards in the honor and memory of Late singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away in February this year after multiple organ failure.

PM Narendra Modi had paid his tribute to the iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar, whom he considered as his elder sister.

Every year, the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar will be awarded in honor of Lata Mangeshkar to one person on the bases who will make outstanding, spectacular, and exceptional achievements to the country, its people, and its society.

The Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards is aim to honor legends from the field of music, drama, art, medical and social worker from the nation.

In a joint statement legendary musician Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Usha Mangeshkar said, "In memory of Master Deenanathji, whose monumental contributions as a singer, musician and stage artiste have been an inspiration to the people of Maharashtra and India, the Mangeshkar family organises the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Awards to honour legends. We are glad that we have the love and support of the masses."