Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group and Padma Bhushan awardee, was honoured with the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025 on April 24 in Mumbai.
The award was presented by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, recognizing Birla's significant contributions to India's growth and development.

Key Highlights:

• Kumar Mangalam Birla received the award at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Auditorium in Mumbai on the 83rd Memorial Day of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar.
• Birla expressed pride in being associated with the legacy of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar and emphasized the honor’s special significance.
• The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award was instituted in 2022 to honor individuals making exemplary contributions to the nation, society, and the arts.
• Previous recipients of the award include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, singer Asha Bhosale, and actor Amitabh Bachchan.
• The 2025 ceremony also honored Shraddha Kapoor, Sunil Shetty, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sonali Kulkarni, and violinist Dr. N Rajam for their contributions to Indian cinema and classical music.
• Under Birla's leadership, the Aditya Birla Group has expanded to over 40 countries, with a 33-fold increase in turnover and more than 60 successful acquisitions.