<p>Ravi, who composed hit songs for the Sridevi-starrer 'Chandni', was honoured with the award for 2008-09 and Anuradha for 2009-10 at a grand function held at Nehru Stadium last night.<br /><br />Instituted by the Madhya Pradesh government in the year 1984-85 in the honour of city born renowned singer Lata Mangeshkar, the award is given either to a playback singer or music composer.<br /><br />Madhya Pradesh Culture and Public Relations Minister Lakshmikant Sharma handed over Rs two lakh and a citation each to Ravi and Paudwal.<br /><br />The award function had been put off due to various reasons for the last two years.<br />Going down the memory lane, 84-year-old Ravi recalled some of his music compositions sung by Lata which are still cherished by the music lovers.<br /><br />"Lata Mangeshkar is one of the greatest artistes of all times and I am honoured to receive the award which carries her name," he said.<br /><br />"I believe it is every singer's dream to receive such an award," Anuradha said while accepting the honour, adding that she has grown up listening to Lata's melodious songs.<br />Twenty six music personalities have received the Lata Mangeshkar award so far.</p>
<p>Ravi, who composed hit songs for the Sridevi-starrer 'Chandni', was honoured with the award for 2008-09 and Anuradha for 2009-10 at a grand function held at Nehru Stadium last night.<br /><br />Instituted by the Madhya Pradesh government in the year 1984-85 in the honour of city born renowned singer Lata Mangeshkar, the award is given either to a playback singer or music composer.<br /><br />Madhya Pradesh Culture and Public Relations Minister Lakshmikant Sharma handed over Rs two lakh and a citation each to Ravi and Paudwal.<br /><br />The award function had been put off due to various reasons for the last two years.<br />Going down the memory lane, 84-year-old Ravi recalled some of his music compositions sung by Lata which are still cherished by the music lovers.<br /><br />"Lata Mangeshkar is one of the greatest artistes of all times and I am honoured to receive the award which carries her name," he said.<br /><br />"I believe it is every singer's dream to receive such an award," Anuradha said while accepting the honour, adding that she has grown up listening to Lata's melodious songs.<br />Twenty six music personalities have received the Lata Mangeshkar award so far.</p>