Savani Ravindra gets Mangeshkar family's Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026
Playback singer Savani Ravindra received the Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 at a concert marking Lata Mangeshkar's fourth death anniversary.
A special music concert was held to mark the fourth death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, and at the event, playback singer Savani Ravindra, who has already won a National Award, received the prestigious Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026, given by the Mangeshkar family.
Savani Ravindra was given the honour in recognition of her work in the field of music. Receiving the award from the Mangeshkar family became a proud and emotional moment in her career.
The special ceremony was attended by industrialist Pratap Rao Pawar, Bhavagandharva Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar, senior singer Usha Mangeshkar, members of the Mangeshkar family, Padma Shri Pt. Suresh Wadkar, Chandrakantdada Patil, Medha Kulkarni, noted singer Rahul Deshpande and several other well-known figures from various fields. Savani Ravindra received the award in the presence of all these prominent names.
Speaking about her feelings after receiving the award, Savani Ravindra said, "This Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Award, received from the Mangeshkar family, is not just an honour for me, but the biggest blessing for my entire musical journey. Words fall short while receiving this award given in Lata Didi's name." She dedicated the honour to her parents, senior classical singers Dr. Ravindra Ghangurde and Dr. Vandana Ghangurde, and to all her gurus.
She said, "This moment would not have been possible without the blessings of my parents, who instilled musical values in me, my gurus who showed me the way, and the listeners who love me." In this way, she expressed her gratitude.
She also said that Lata Didi's invaluable musical legacy has inspired several generations, and that receiving this award named after her from the Mangeshkar family is one of the most emotional and memorable moments of her life. Winning this award named after Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, regarded as the greatest inspiration in the world of music, is a matter of great pride for any singer, and this award has added another feather to Savani Ravindra's cap of achievements.
