India's famous and renowned writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar was honoured with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award of the year.
- He received the honour in Mumbai at an event which marked the 28th anniversary of Hridayesh Arts and the 80th birthday of veteran music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
- The first Hridaynath Award was presented to Lataji.
- Asha Bhosale, Amitabh Bachchan and Sulochana Tai have also received this award.
- Hridaynath Mangeshkar is the only son of noted musician Deenanath Mangeshkar.
- He is the younger brother of Indian music legends Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.
- He is popularly known as Balasaheb in the music and film industry.
- The award was established in 2011 by Mumbai-based socio-cultural organisation Hridayesh Art in honour of music composer and singer Hridaynath Mangeskar. I
- t felicitates and recognises successful individuals across the country from various walks of life.
- It carries a monetary award of Rs 2 lakh and a memento.
