Date: 18th February 2017
Venue: Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh
The 13th Guru Madan Lal Koser Award instituted by Pracheen Kala Kendra to honour excellence in the performing and visual arts, was presented at a glittering ceremony held at Tagore Theatre on 18th February 2017.
The prestigious award, which carries a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a shawl, a citation, and a memento, was conferred upon world-renowned vocalist Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty for his lifetime contribution to the promotion and dissemination of Indian classical music.
The Chief Guest for the evening was Shri M.P. Singh, Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, who presented the award. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Kendra’s Governing Body members, led by Chairman Shri S.K. Monga, Registrar Dr. Shobha Koser, Secretary Shri Sajal Koser, and several other Executive and General Body members. The evening culminated with a captivating vocal recital by the maestro himself.
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