Ashok Saraf, Veteran of the Marathi film industry, recieved the prestigiuos Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai on on 24th April for His Contributions to the Film Industry. 

Saraf has appeared in over 250 films. He is a well-known Indian film and television actor best known for performing in Marathi as well as Hindi films.He is well-known for his dedication to his artistry and is still active in the industry today.

Apart From Ashok Saraf, Legendary Actor Amitabh Bachchan received the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award, while AR Rahman was honored with Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar.