Mangeshkar, Dr Amte get Salaam Maharashtra award

Mumbai, Jan 30 (PTI) Bharat Ratna winner LataMangeshkar was among the luminaries to receive SalaamMaharashtra'' award here last night.

Several celebrities and artists from Maharashtra, whohave made a significant contribution in the fields of art,culture, sports, science and social work were felicitated.

Those honoured include social activist DrPrakash Amte and Dr Manda Amte, scientist Dr RaghunathMashelkar, Kirloskar Industrial Group, Bollywood actorDharmendra and classical vocalist Pundit Jasraj.

The stars of Marathi film industry who graced theevent included Ramesh and Seema Dev, Supriya Pilgaonkar,Sonali Kulkarni, Mrinal Kulkarni, Makrand Anaspure and ReshamTipnis.

The awards have been set up by Marathi entertainmentchannel, Mi Marathi''.