Popular Marathi film actress of yesteryears – Asha Kale, was conferred with the prestigious Kala Gaurav award by the Pimpri-Chinchwad based Kalarang Sanskrutik Kala Sanstha at the Ramkrishna More Auditorium recently.

The chief guest Mr. Lakshmanrao Dhobale, hailed the contribution of all the artistes for winning the awards. The other awardees were Atul Parchure, Smita Tambe, Kishori Shahane-Vij and Swapnil Joshi. The best director award was given to Ravi Jadhav while Phulwa Khamkar received the best choreographer award. Music director Ajit Parab, was also felicitated with late Shrikant Thackeray music award , while Shahir Umap award went to singer Anand Shinde.