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PM Modi to Confer Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award to Singer Usha Mangeshkar in Delhi
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:02 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award to veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar during a ceremony in Delhi, the Assam chief minister announced.
The Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award, instituted to honour outstanding contributions to Indian music and culture, will be handed over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in Delhi, marking a rare appearance of the prime minister at a cultural award event.
Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the details, saying the award will recognize the lifelong achievements of legendary playback singer Usha Mangeshkar. He highlighted her decades‑long association with Indian cinema and her role in popularising regional melodies.
Usha Mangeshkar, sister of famed vocalist Lata Mangeshkar, has recorded thousands of songs across Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and other languages. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, and the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award adds a prestigious national honour to her repertoire.
The event is expected to draw senior officials, artists and members of the cultural fraternity, underscoring the government's emphasis on celebrating artistic heritage.
Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the details, saying the award will recognize the lifelong achievements of legendary playback singer Usha Mangeshkar. He highlighted her decades‑long association with Indian cinema and her role in popularising regional melodies.
Usha Mangeshkar, sister of famed vocalist Lata Mangeshkar, has recorded thousands of songs across Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and other languages. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, and the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award adds a prestigious national honour to her repertoire.
The event is expected to draw senior officials, artists and members of the cultural fraternity, underscoring the government's emphasis on celebrating artistic heritage.