KHUSHI SHAH – Mumbai Uncensored, 25th April 2022
The Prime Minister had tweeted on Saturday evening, “Tomorrow evening, I will be in Mumbai where I will receive the 1st Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award. I am grateful and humbled by this honour associated with Lata Didi. She always dreamt of a strong and prosperous India and contributed to nation-building.’
24th April 2022 marked the institution of this award in memory and honour of the legendary singer who passed away at the age of 92 years in Mumbai earlier this year. It incidentally also marks the 80th death anniversary of Master Deenanath Mangeshkar, the singing legend’s father.
Lata Mangeshkar along with being an empress of music, was like an elder sister to Narendra Modi, and a symbol of oneness that brought together the entire country with her iconic tunes. Dedicating the Lata Mangeshkar award bestowed on him to “all the countrymen”, Modi said “As
Lata Didi belonged to people, this award given to me in her name also belongs to people”.
The Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Charitable Trust had said in a statement that the award will be given every year to an individual “who has made path-breaking, spectacular and exemplary contributions to our nation, its people and our society.”
Empowering the arts, this award aims to honour legends from the field of music, drama, art, medical and social work. Touching his government’s philosophy “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas , Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas” and the concept of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’, Modi said that such a notion of development could not be achieved by just material capabilities, ‘’For this spiritual consciousness is critically important.’’ That’s why we see India providing leadership in areas like yoga and Ayurveda. Similarly, our Indian music is also an important part of this heritage alive with the same values and can be used as medium of world peace and conformity.
Lata Mangeshkar as a part of the Indian film world witnessed the transitions of the industry for decades and was always passionate about India’s growth. ‘’She always wanted to see a strong and developed India,” Added Modi.
As an international statesman who has not only put India on the path of global leadership, but kick started progress in every aspect and dimension our entire country is driven
and inspired by him. As one of the most influential leaders of our times instituting the award to him makes everyone see the power of music by paying tributes to the legendary singer, who always dreamt of a strong and prosperous India.
