The award function will take place on September 28.
The state culture department presents the award every year on the birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar.
An official confirmed on Tuesday that prominent playback singer K S Chitra and musician Uttam Singh will receive the National Lata Mangeshkar Award of the Madhya Pradesh government at a function on September 28. The award ceremony will be held for the first time in the auditorium built by the state government in memory of Mangeshkar. The state culture department presents the award every year on the birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar. Jayant Bhise, director of the Ustad Alauddin Khan Sangeet Evam Kala Academy, claimed that Uttam Singh will receive the Mangeshkar award for 2022; K S Chitra will receive it for 2023.
The award, instituted in 1984, aims to inspire artistic fineness in the field of light music. It carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh and a citation. Naushad, Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle are among its past receivers.
Born on September 28, 1929, Lata Mangeshkar made unforgettable contributions to music, winning numerous awards and getting honoured in her music career. She was also awarded the Bharat Ratna award in 2001. She passed away on February 6, 2022. She will forever be immortal and remembered through her songs.
The Lata Mangeshkar Award aims to honour individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of music. The award is a proof to both Uttam Singh and K S Chitra’s remarkable journey and her ability to captivate audiences with her melodies.
K S Chitra’s career in music is notable because of her collaborations with numerous prominent composers and her ability to bring life through her songs. Her dedication towards music and her impact on the industry have set her place as one of the most respected playback singers in Indian Cinema.
The award ceremony will not only celebrate Chitra’s and Uttam Singh’s achievements, but also pay respect to the rich musical heritage that both Chitra and Lata Mangeshkar have contributed to the industry for decades.