In the memory of his guru, Bhimsen started an annual classical musical festival called the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival. This festival is held in Pune every year in the month of December. The awards received by Bhimsen includes Padma Vibhushan (1999), Padma Bhushan (1985), Padma Shree (1972), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1976), First platinum disc (1986) and the Maharashtra Bhushan award by Govt. of Maharashtra. |