Monday, February 21, 2005

Rehman to receive Lata Mangeshkar Award

NDTV: "Noted music composer A R Rahman will receive the prestigious Lata Mangeshkar Award for year 2004. Instituted by the Department of Culture, Madhya Pradesh government, the award, carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and a citation, and will be presented on April 24.

The Lata Mangeshkar Award has been instituted in honour of the legendary singer, who was born in Indore. Rehman will also perform live after the felicitation ceremony, as will other noted singers who have been invited for giving a live performance on the opening day of the function.

The function will be held from April 22-24, and would be sponsored by the state government, State Bank of Indore and Indore Development Authority. (PTI)"

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