Kumar Mangalam Birla to receive Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025
Kumar Mangalam Birla will receive the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award on April 24 for his visionary leadership, alongside other notable honourees in Mumbai. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will present the honours at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Auditorium in Vile Parle East at 6:30 pm.The 57-year-old industrialist, Padma Bhushan awardee and Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, is being honoured for his pivotal role in shaping India's growth story.advertisementThis year, the award will also be presented to several notable individuals, including actors Shraddha Kapoor, Sunil Shetty, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sonali Kulkarni, and violinist Dr N Rajam.
The event marks the 83rd Memorial Day of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar.While Sunil Shetty and Shraddha Kapoor will be felicitated for their impactful contributions to Indian cinema, Sonali Kulkarni will be honoured for her distinguished body of work that bridges theatre and film, reflecting emotional depth and cultural richness.The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar was instituted in 2022 in memory of the late legendary singer. It is organised by the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan.Past recipients include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, singer Asha Bhosale, and actor Amitabh Bachchan.This annual tribute, organised by the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan, a public charitable trust maintained by the Mangeshkar family for over 35 years, is a celebration of heritage and excellence.Must Watch
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