In 2015, the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award was awarded to:
2015
In 2015, the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award was awarded to:
- A.
A. R. Rahman
- B.
Lata Mangeshkar
- C.
Sulochana Tai
- D.
Amitabh Bachchan
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Correct answer: A
The Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award is a lifetime-achievement honour instituted by Hridayesh Arts, a Mumbai-based cultural organisation, in tribute to the composer-singer Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar. It recognises eminent individuals for outstanding achievement across fields such as music, cinema, literature, and sport, and is not limited to music alone.
In 2015, this award was presented to the noted composer A. R. Rahman, in recognition of his contribution to Indian film music.
Comparing the other names offered:
A. R. Rahman received the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award in 2015, the year asked about in this question.
Lata Mangeshkar received the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award in a different year, not 2015.
Sulochana Tai received the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award in a different year, not 2015.
Amitabh Bachchan received the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award in a different year, not 2015.