Sonu Nigam conferred with National Lata Mangeshkar Award
Sonu Nigam conferred with National Lata Mangeshkar Award
Acclaimed singer Sonu Nigam was recently honoured with the National Lata Mangeshkar Award in Indore for his outstanding contribution to light music on Sunday. With this honour Sonu Nigam accomplishes a new landmark in his career.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, presented the award to Sonu Nigam at the birthplace of the late veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar on her 96th birth anniversary.
According to reports, amidst the ceremony, the Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that “Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar took Indian music to new heights with her voice. This award, given in her name, is unique. It is a tribute to the contribution of those artists who have left an indelible mark in the field of music.”
Adding that the state government is honoured to present the award to Sonu Nigam.”
Reportedly, the
52-year-old singer got emotional while reacting to the honour. He admitted that being honoured on the same stage where he had performed at the Lata Mangeshkar Alankaran ceremony thirty years prior made him feel incredibly humbled.
As per Sonu Nigam, “Lata ji is not only an inspiration, but also a living tradition of music.
He feels blessed for the honour done to him and added that this moment is one of the most special moments of his life.
News Edit KV Raman
