ABP Majha, the Marathi news channel from the house of ABP Network, organized its annual award function ‘Majha Sanman Puraskar’ to recognize and felicitate eminent personalities from various fields in the state of Maharashtra for their outstanding contribution to society.

The ceremony was presided by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, and motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das as chief guests. They felicitated deserving Maharashtrians in the fields of music, acting, magic, physics, activism, education, and farming.

As per the company’s press release, ‘Majha Sanman Puraskar’  — the event took place on August 3 in Mumbai — aims to recognize Maharashtrians who have excelled in their community and the State and have made a major contribution to society through their unshakable commitment and labour of love.

Among the recipients of the ‘Majha Sanman Puraskar’ 2022 are – tabla artist and musicologist Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, actor Ashok Saraf, activist and community health researcher Dr. Rani Bang, magician Vijay Raghuvir, physicist Prof. Ashutosh Kotwal, Chief of Maharashtra COVID Task Force Dr. Sanjay Oak, Chairman & MD of Sahyadri Farms Vilas Vishnu Shinde, actor & producer Riteish Deshmukh, and actress Amruta Subhash.

ABP Majha secured several influential sponsors for the occasion. With Icon Steel, Star Pravah, and Cycle Agarbathi as Co-presented sponsors, the award ceremony was Co-powered by Dear Government Lottery, Lagu Bandhu Jewellers, Syska LED, and Sudhir Mandke Lighthouse – Guhagar. It was Supported by Mysore Sandal Soap. The Print partner for the event was Loksatta, while ABP Live was its Digital Partner.

ABP Majha, renowned for championing a variety of social causes that strike a chord with its audience, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. Its ‘Majha Sanman Puraskar’ is a unique initiative to honour individuals who have gone above and beyond to create a meaningful impact on society.