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Kailash Satyarthi to Receive Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026 in Pune
- 14 Apr 2026
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Why in News?
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi has been named the recipient of the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for 2026. The announcement was made by the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan, marking the fifth edition of the honour.
Key Points
- Date & Venue: The ceremony is scheduled for 24 April , 2026, at the Ganesh Kala Krida Mandir in Pune.
- Significance of the Date: The event coincides with the 84th death anniversary of Master Deenanath Mangeshkar, the father of the legendary Mangeshkar siblings.
- Musical Tribute: The evening will feature a special musical programme titled “Mee Lata Dinanath…”, curated by Hridaynath Mangeshkar and featuring renowned artists like Vibhavari Joshi and Savani Ravindra.
- Kailash Satyarthi (Social Service): Selected for his "extraordinary, path-breaking, and exemplary" contribution to the nation, specifically his lifelong crusade against child labour and advocacy for children's rights.
- Other Noted Awardees:
- Cinema: Raveena Tandon and Prajakta Mali.
- Music: Classical singer Mahesh Kale.
- Dance: Veteran Kathak exponent Shama Bhate.
- Journalism: Sushil Kulkarni.
- Legacy of the Award:The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award was instituted in 2022 following the passing of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. It aims to honour individuals who have dedicated their lives to the service of India and its people.
- Distinguished Past Recipients:Satyarthi joins an elite list of previous awardees, which includes:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2022)
- Asha Bhosle (2023)
- Amitabh Bachchan (2024)
- Kumar Mangalam Birla (2025)
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