MARGAO: Veteran film actress Asha Lata from Palolem, Canacona, who has settled in Mumbai, was conferred the Master Dinanath Mangeshkar award at the hands Mohan Bhagwat at Shanmuka Hall, Mumbai.
The occasion marked the 75th death anniversary of Dinanath Mangeshkar, which was attended by eminent Bollywood personalities.
Originally from Palolem, Asha Lata is based in Mumbai and has till date acted in over 150 films in Hindi, Marathi and English.
Besides being a a famous Marathi theatre personality, she has a Masters degree in Physiology to her credit.
Meanwhile, Canacona MLA of Isidore Fernandes congratulated her via telephone on behalf of Canconkars and wished her many more fruitful years in her professional career.
Noted personalities including Aamir Khan, Vijayanti Mala and Kapil Dev were awarded for their work in their respective fields.
Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, the eldest daughter of Dinanath Mangeshkar was also present.
