Question: Who amongst the following was announced the recipient of 5th Yash Chopra Memorial award-2016 in January?
(a) Vidya Balan
(b) Anupam Kher
(c) Asha Bhosale
(d) Paresh Rawal
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On February 16th, 2018, famous playback singer Asha Bhosle was honored with 5th Yash Chopra Memorial Award-2016at a ceremony held in Mumbai
- Earlier, on January 28th, 2018, her name was announced as the recipient of this Award.
- She has been given this award for his remarkable contributions to the Hindi film industry.
- This award was started by the ‘TSR Foundation’ in the year 2013 in memory of director Yash Chopra.
- Earlier this honor has been given to Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha and Shahrukh Khan.
- She received 10 lakhs cash, one gold bracelet and Momento as the award.
Reference:
http://www.news18.com/news/movies/asha-bhosle-to-get-yash-chopra-memorial-award-1643559.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/asha-bhosle-to-get-yash-chopra-memorial-award-5041632/
https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/asha-bhosle-to-receive-yash-chopra-memorial-award-1156499-2018-01-29