The Madhya Pradesh government has honoured renowned lyricist Prasoon Joshi with the National Kishore Kumar Award for his contribution to film song writing.
Joshi received the award during a grand ceremony in Khandwa, the birthplace of Kishore Kumar, a legendary star of Indian cinema.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called Kishore Kumar the "precious gem" of Madhya Pradesh, recalling his fun-loving anecdotes via video conference from Bhopal.
The award was given for the year 2024, recognizing Joshi's notable work in the field.
Author's summary: Prasoon Joshi wins National Kishore Kumar Award.