The Madhya Pradesh government honoured lyricist, poet, and writer Prasoon Joshi with the National Kishore Kumar Award on Tuesday night for his outstanding contribution to film songwriting.

The ceremony took place in Khandwa, the birthplace of the legendary singer, actor, and filmmaker Kishore Kumar. The event celebrated Kishore Da’s unmatched legacy in Indian cinema, as Joshi received the award for the year 2024 amid great admiration from fans and artists.

Speaking to the media after receiving the honour, Joshi shared his happiness, calling it a “matter of great pride”.

He said, “I am fortunate to be honoured with the award in Kishore Da’s memory. This is a matter of great pride for me. People with a personality and talent like Kishore Da are rare in this world, and we cherish him.”

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