Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026 Winner: Kailash Satyarthi

Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi will be honored with the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026. The announcement was made by Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar on the 84th death anniversary of Master Deenanath Mangeshkar.

This award recognizes his outstanding contribution to the nation and the rights of children.

The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award was instituted in 2022 by the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Memorial Trust in memory of the legendary singer. It is given annually to individuals who have made remarkable contributions to nation-building.

Key Details of Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026

Recipient – Kailash Satyarthi (Nobel Laureate)

Award Ceremony Date – 24 April 2026

Venue – Ganesh Kala Krida Mandir, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra

Organizers – Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Memorial Trust, Hridayesh Arts, in association with Sakal Media Group

Other Awardees 2026

Music – Mahesh Kale
Dance – Shama Bhate
Theatre/Cinema – Subodh Bhave, Raveena Tandon, Prajakta Mali
Journalism – Sushil Kulkarni
Literature – Achyut Godbole
Social Service – Anand Bhagwat (Vasundhara Sanjeevani Mandal, Thane)
Special Award – Dr. Dhananjay Kelkar
Mohan Wagh Award (Best Theatre Production) – Bhumika

Previous Recipients

2022 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi
2023 – Asha Bhosle
2024 – Amitabh Bachchan
2025 – Kumar Mangalam Birla