National Award-winning playback singer Savaniee Ravindra honoured with the ‘Bharatratna Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026’!
At a special music programme organised on the fourth death anniversary of Bharatratna Swarasamragini Lata Mangeshkar, National Award-winning playback singer Savaniee Ravindra was presented with the prestigious ‘Bharatratna Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026’ by the Mangeshkar family.
The award recognises Savaniee Ravindra’s notable contribution to the field of music. Receiving this honour from the hands of the Mangeshkar family marked an extremely proud and emotional milestone in her career. The ceremony was attended by several prominent personalities from various fields, including, senior industrialist Prataprao Pawar, Bhavgandharva Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar, senior vocalist Usha Mangeshkar and other members of the Mangeshkar family, Padma Shri Pt. Suresh Wadkar, former minister Chandrakantdada Patil, Medha Kulkarni and renowned singer Rahul Deshpande. It was in the presence of these stalwarts that Savaniee Ravindra was conferred the award.
Accepting the award, Savaniee Ravindra said, “This ‘Bharatratna Lata Mangeshkar Award’, given by the Mangeshkar family, is not just an honour for me; it is the greatest blessing bestowed upon my entire musical journey. Words fall short as I receive this award in the name of Lata Didi.” She dedicated the honour to her parents—senior classical vocalist Dr. Ravindra Ghangurde and Dr. Vandana Ghangurde—as well as to all her gurus. “This moment would not have been possible without the blessings of my parents, who instilled the values of music in my life; my gurus, who guided me; and the rasikas (music lovers), who have always supported me,” she expressed gratefully.
She added that Lata Didi’s invaluable musical legacy has inspired generations, and receiving an award in her name, presented by the Mangeshkar family, remains one of the most unforgettable and emotional moments of her life. The Bharatratna Lata Mangeshkar Award, named after India’s most revered musical icon, is considered one of the highest honours for any singer. For Savaniee Ravindra, this recognition adds a distinguished feather to her cap and underscores her standing in the world of Indian playback singing.
By Keerti Kadam