The Assam government will confer the inaugural Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Award on eminent singer Usha Mangeshkar for her contributions to Indian music and association with Bhupen Hazarika’s works.
Usha Mangeshkar began gaining recognition with the song Aplam Chaplam, a duet with her sister Lata Mangeshkar in the 1955 film Azaad, composed by C. Ramchandra.
APSC Relevance: Assam Awards, Indian Music
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