National Kishore Kumar Samman for 2018-19

Director and producer Priyadarshan, was conferred the Madhya Pradesh government’s National Kishore Kumar Samman for 2018-19 at a function held in Khandwa, the birthplace of the legendary singer- actor, Kishore Kumar.
Priyadarshan has made several blockbuster Malayalam and Hindi films.
The National Kishore Kumar Award has been instituted in memory of eminent playback singer and all-rounder, Kishore Kumar.The award was instituted by MP Department of Culture and is awarded for excellence in cinematic achievements.