Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards 2019

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Question: Who among the following has been conferred Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Lifetime Award for the year 2019?
(a) Salim Khan
(b) Javed Akhtar
(c) Yash Chopra
(d) Anurag Kashyap
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 24 April 2019, prestigious Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards were conferred.
  • Eminent screenwriter Salim Khan has been conferred Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Lifetime Award recognizing his immense contribution in the Indian film industry.
  • National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and yesteryears dancing diva Helen were honored with Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Special Award for his contribution to Indian cinema.
  • Classical dancer Sucheta Bhide-Chapekar was awarded with Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for music and art.
  • Vagvilasini Award went to Vasant Abaji Dahake; the Mohan Wagh Award to Bhadrakali Productions’ “Soyare Sakal” for Best Drama of the Year.
  • Anandmayee Puraskar was bestowed to Pandit Suresh Talwalkar of Taalyogi Ashram,Pune(Maharashtra).
  • These awards are given in honour of Pt. Deenanath Mangeshkar, father of noted playback singer Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, to felicitate legends from the fields of music, drama, art and social work.
  • Award is instituted by charitable trust Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan, Pune.

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