Singer Abhay Jodhpurkar Wins National Award in Gujarat

Singer Abhay Jodhpurkar received the National Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his Marathi song 'Navasachi Gauri Mazi' from Gharat Ganpati. The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony was held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the Rajat Kamal. This event was notable as it was the first time in over 70 years that the ceremony occurred outside of Delhi. Jodhpurkar expressed that receiving the award for a Marathi song, his mother tongue and one deeply connected to his upbringing, was an overwhelming and surreal experience. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu, adding to the significance of the moment for the singer. Jodhpurkar, who has worked in over 16 languages and over 300 projects, felt the recognition fueled a desire to improve as an artist. The ceremony's location in Gujarat also held personal meaning, as he was born nearby and grew up along the Narmada river.