National Award-winning Hindustani vocalist Mahesh Kale was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026 in Pune for ‘Service to Music’. Kale said the recognition, instituted in memory of Lata and Deenanath Mangeshkar, was “humbling”. He credited his guru Jitendra Abhisheki, saying the honour reflects his mentor’s rigorous training and lifelong influence.
Pune: National Award-winning Hindustani classical vocalist Mahesh Kale was conferred the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026 in the ‘Service to Music’ category at a ceremony held in Pune, marking a significant milestone in his musical journey.
Instituted in memory of legendary figures such as Deenanath Mangeshkar and Lata Mangeshkar, the award celebrates excellence and lifelong dedication to music. For Kale, the recognition carries deep personal meaning, intertwined with years of guidance, inspiration and support from the illustrious Mangeshkar family.
Expressing heartfelt gratitude, Kale said receiving an honour associated with such towering names was both humbling and emotional. He fondly recalled his interactions with members of the family, including Usha Mangeshkar and Hridaynath Mangeshkar, whose encouragement left a lasting impact on his artistic growth. He also acknowledged the warmth and support extended by Meena Khadikar and Asha Bhosle over the years.
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