Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be visiting Baroda
tomorrow, 20th November to receive the BMA's prestigious,
national level Sayaji Ratna Award, a tribute to the people’s king Sir Sayajirao
Gaekwad Ill. The award shall be presented to Mr. Amitabh Bachchan on 20th
November 2018 in a glittering ceremony.
The award recognizes and acknowledges living
legends of India, for their iconic character and outstanding contribution in
the field of Business, Sports, Arts, Humanity, Education, Governance or
Medicine.
He is the third personality to receive this
prestigious award. The 1st Sayaji Ratna Award was
presented to N. Narayana Murthy (Founder, lnfosys Ltd.) and the 2nd
was presented to Ratan Tata, Chairman of TATA Group.
Based on the guidance of Jury, it was decided to
confer the next Sayaji Ratna Award to a person of eminence from “Arts &
Culture”. The Award Jury noted Shri Amitabh Bachchan’s key contribution in
promoting various social cause, inspiring millions of artists across the globe
and establishing highest standards of excellence. Jury also felt that Shri
Amitabh Bachchan is an institution himself and hence this award. The process
solicits presence of awardee at Vadodara, so that local talent and people at
large derive inspiration to attain excellence.
Sayaji Ratna Awardees:
In 2013, it was conferred
upon Shri N R Narayana Murthy
In 2015, it was conferred
upon Shri Ratan Tata
In 2018, it is being
conferred upon Shri Amitabh Bachchan
About
Sayaji Ratna Award:
A unification of vision. tradition and
modernisation, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III was the legendary ruler of Baroda
State from 1857 to 1939. With a keen eye for
exceptional talent, he had an astounding ability to recognise hidden gems with
exceptional talent and abilities from all walks of life. Supporting their
education and training he would also ensure they received the right platform to
reach the pinnacle of their prowess. Thanks to his foresight. Baroda became a
hub for artists and scholars and one of the most progressive territories in
India in early 1900s. His vision, compassion, philanthropy,
institution building ability, patronage of experts and leadership uplifted all
sections of the society. Inspired by his ideals The Baroda Management
Association instituted The Sayaji Ratna Award on his 150th
birth anniversary. The award continues Baroda's tradition of honouring rare
gems by recognising and acknowledging the living legends of India for their
iconic character and outstanding contribution in the field of Business, Sports,
Arts, Humanity, Education, Governance or Medicine.
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