Mumbai: ZEE 24 Taas – one of Maharashtra’s leading news channels, held their ‘Ananya Sanman’ awards ceremony. The ceremony felicitates people who have made unique contributions in various fields. This year, ‘Ananya Sanman Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar’ was given to Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar. The other honored awardees were Sakharam Ramabai Torne for the social sector, Shivaji Ambulegkar for the education sector, Praveen Vyavahare for his outstanding achievements in the field of sports and Shantabai Dhade for her outstanding achievements in the field of agriculture, Suhas Waingankar, who works in the field of environment.
Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar who was honored with this year’s ‘Ananya Sanman Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar‘ said, “I sincerely thank Zee. Didi (Lata Mangeshkar) wanted to see this honor of mine. She’s not here with us today, and I’m not happy about that.”
The evening was also graced by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India; Shri Dilip Walse-Patil Minister of Home Affairs of Maharashtra and MNS president Raj Thackeray, former mayor of Mumbai Smt. Kishori Pednekar, Former vice-chancellor of University of Mumbai.
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, said, “The Music composition and the lyrics given to the world by Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar is immortal.”
MNS president Raj Thackeray, added, “Maharashtra’s gem Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar is honored by a well-known channel Zee 24 TAAS at Ananya Sanman event. In fact the state should also honor these individuals who have brought name and fame to the state of Maharashtra.”
Nilesh Khare, Editor & Business Head, Zee 24 Taas, said,“Zee Media has laid a foundation of a tradition in the form of Ananya Samman. It is our privilege to honor the individuals who have brought a positive change without setting any expectations and wanting anything return from the society for their honorable services. Such is the quality of these individuals who strive to make a difference in people’s lives. We honor these individuals for making exemplary contributions to this state.”
Anindya Khare, Head of Marketing, Zee Media Corporation Limited, said, “Zee Media is proud to honor the individuals working towards the betterment of the society and make a difference thru their tireless work and effort. Congratulations to the Unsung Heroes, who have become the pride of the state owing to their invaluable contribution.”
Some of the other artists who graced the event were Snehalta Deshmukh, India’s leading runner-up; Lalita Babar, senior painter; Suhas Bahulkar, Police Officer; Vishwas Nangre-Patil, Buldana Urban Co.op Credit Society’s Divisional Manager; Yogini Pokale; Sanjay Bhuskute ; Classical Singer Aarti Anklikar; Poona Gadgil & Sons CEO; Amit Modak; Manashakti Prayog Kendra Research Director, Gajanan Kelkar and Raj Shelke.
