Hema Malini and Saira Banu Among 10 Honoured with Pandit Lacchu Maharaj Award
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Award Name | Pandit Lacchu Maharaj Award |
| Date of Ceremony | 31 August 2024 |
| Venue | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Award Instituted By | Pandit Lacchu Maharaj Ballet Foundation |
| Purpose | Honoring contributions to art and culture, particularly Kathak |
| Number of Awardees | 10 |
| Prominent Awardees | Hema Malini (2018), Saira Banu (2019), Uma Sharma (2015) |
| Years Covered | 2015 to 2024 |
| Previous Gap | No awards given after 2014 due to a hiatus; 2020 skipped due to COVID-19 |
| Key Organizers | Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Pt. Lachhu Maharaj Ballet Foundation |
| Legacy | Named after Kathak legend Lacchu Maharaj (1907-1978), known for his contributions to Indian cinema and ballet |