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Mumbai, Apr 10: Renowned social worker and cultural figure Dattatraya Balkrishna Mane, founder treasurer of Balgandharv Smarak Samiti and founder chairman of Saidisha Pratishthan and India’s Talent Samman Forum (ITSF), will host the prestigious ITSF Awards 2025 on April 11 at the Yashwantrao Chavan Auditorium, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
Active in the fields of social service, arts, sports, and culture since 2000, Mane has provided support through his organizations to economically weak patients, students, farmer families, and disaster-affected communities. His initiatives also support old age homes, orphanages, and the Lok Biradari project led by Dr Prakash Baba Amte.
The ITSF Awards aim to recognize exceptional individuals and organizations contributing to society in fields such as social work, medicine, industry, education, culture, and public administration.
This year's event will be graced by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy CM Eknath Shinde, higher and technical education minister Uday Samant, and MLA Ashish Shelar.
Honourees Include: Mahesh Manjrekar, actor-director, Sudesh Bhosale, playback singer, Anup Jalota, Bhajan Samrat, Mohd Faiz, Singer, Ayan Khan, young talent, Vindu Dara Singh, actor,Harshdeep Kaur, singer Dr Nitin Dange, neurosurgeon & stroke specialist Abhinay Kamaji, Preetam Group of Industries Dr Prashant Rasal, joint commissioner, urban development department Pankaj Deore, additional collector, Western Suburbs, Mumbai Anilkumar Gaikwad, vice chairman & MD, MSRDC Narsing Vishnu Disale, founder president, Adarsh Education Society, Jagdish Kumar Gupta, chairman, J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd Dasharath Kokare, Soham Impex Pvt Ltd IAS Suraj Mandhare, commissioner of agriculture. Guests of honour: Ruhan Kapoor and Siddhant Kapoor.
Speaking about the awards, Dattatraya Balkrishna Mane said, "Our goal is to honour individuals who have worked selflessly and passionately. Celebrating their achievements not only acknowledges their work but also motivates others to contribute to society."
The evening promises to be an inspiring celebration of talent, service, and dedication.