Shantanu Moitra receives National Lata Mangeshkar Award

Music director Shantanu Moitra has been honored with the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 for his outstanding contributions to the field of music. The award was presented during a two-day ceremony held in Indore, the birthplace of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, to mark her 97th birth anniversary.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended the event via video conference. In his address, the Chief Minister praised Mangeshkar’s diverse vocal range, which spanned classical, light, and folk music, and noted her ability to express every human emotion through her songs. He also commended Moitra for enriching the nation's musical landscape.

Moitra, known for composing music for films such as ‘Parineeta’, ‘3 Idiots’, and ‘12th Fail’, expressed his gratitude to the Madhya Pradesh government, describing the recognition as a proud and emotional moment. Established by the Madhya Pradesh Culture Department in 1984, the annual award recognizes artistic excellence in light music.