New Delhi: Aamir Khan attended an award ceremony for the first time in 16 years as he was honoured for his film "Dangal" on Monday. The superstar received the Master Dinanath Mangeshkar award in Mumbai from Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS. The 52-year-old, whose disdain for award functions is well-known, apparently couldn't refuse an invitation from legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.
The last such show that he attended was the Oscars, when his "Lagaan" was nominated in the Best Foreign Film category.
The Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards, which marked the 75th death anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar's father, recognised eminent personalities in various fields.
"Dangal", in which Aamir Khan played wrestling legend Mahavir Phogat and portrayed his remarkable journey of grooming champion daughters Geeta and Babita, was one of the biggest hits of 2016.
"Today wherever I am, the credit goes to all the writers who have written my films. I am here because of the directors and writers for the wonderful work they've done. I thank all
of them," Aamir Khan said after receiving the "Vishesh Puraskar".
'
Cricket legend Kapil Dev and veteran actor Vyjayanthimala Bali were also honoured in the function.
Mr Bhagwat, the chief guest, said the award winners are a source of inspiration and their good work in their respective fields would help in nation building.
The last such show that he attended was the Oscars, when his "Lagaan" was nominated in the Best Foreign Film category.
The Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards, which marked the 75th death anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar's father, recognised eminent personalities in various fields.
Aamir Khan received the Master Dinanath Mangeshkar award in Mumbai from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
of them," Aamir Khan said after receiving the "Vishesh Puraskar".
'
Cricket legend Kapil Dev and veteran actor Vyjayanthimala Bali were also honoured in the function.
Mr Bhagwat, the chief guest, said the award winners are a source of inspiration and their good work in their respective fields would help in nation building.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
RSS-Linked Books Mandated In Madhya Pradesh Colleges, Opposition Sees Red "RSS Has Unimpeachable Credentials": Jagdeep Dhankhar In Rajya Sabha "5 Decades To Realise Mistake": Court On Government Staff Barred From Joining RSS Rahul Gandhi's Seat At Red Fort Triggers Fresh Congress Attack On BJP "Don't Expect Anything From Me": Kolkata Hospital's New Principal Loses Cool Nurse Raped, Killed On Way Home, Body Found 9 Days Later In UP Most Of Landslide-Hit Chooralmala In Wayanad Safe Now, Says Scientist In A 1st, All Women India, Bangladesh Border Troops Share I-Day Greetinge Kim Dotcom To Be Extradited From New Zealand After 12-Year Fight With US Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.