📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Bollywood Hungama
National
PM Modi to confer Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award on Usha Mangeshkar
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:42 PM
👁 1
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award to legendary singer Usha Mangeshkar in Delhi.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to personally confer the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award upon the renowned playback singer Usha Mangeshkar. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in the national capital, Delhi.
The announcement highlights the central government's recognition of Usha Mangeshkar's enduring contribution to Indian music and culture. The Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award is a prestigious honor instituted to celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, particularly in the context of Northeast India's cultural heritage.
While specific dates for the event were not detailed in the initial announcement, the news underscores the high-level appreciation for the veteran artist's legacy. Usha Mangeshkar, a towering figure in the Indian film industry, continues to be celebrated for her versatile voice and decades of service to the nation's musical landscape.
The announcement highlights the central government's recognition of Usha Mangeshkar's enduring contribution to Indian music and culture. The Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award is a prestigious honor instituted to celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, particularly in the context of Northeast India's cultural heritage.
While specific dates for the event were not detailed in the initial announcement, the news underscores the high-level appreciation for the veteran artist's legacy. Usha Mangeshkar, a towering figure in the Indian film industry, continues to be celebrated for her versatile voice and decades of service to the nation's musical landscape.