Prasoon Joshi wins his first National Award

Meri Maa, the song from Aamir Khan's directorial debut 'Taare Zameen Par' has won lyricist Prasoon Joshi his first National award. Joshi, who has penned songs for some of the biggest Bollywood hits in recent times, won the award in the 'Best Lyrics' category at the 55th National Awards announced here today.

The song, which was picturised on Darsheel Safari and Tisca Chopra in the movie, also won the Best Playback Singer award for Shankar Mahadevan.

"It is a great feeling. 'Tare Zameen Par' is a film very close to my heart and the song is really special. After an appreciation from the audiences, getting the National award it is like 'Sone Pe Suhaga'," Joshi told PTI.

A beautiful piece of poetry, the song echoes the dedication of a child towards his mother. Joshi's soulful words give a glimpse of a child's sensitivity and emotions. He has already won the 2008 Filmfare Best Lyricist Award for the song.

When asked what was the inspiration while penning the lines, Joshi said, "It is my truth. I feel if someone writes with total honesty it will strike a chord. I told my genuine feelings in the song which is why I think it touched many hearts." "When I heard the song I felt that it is a great piece of work which should be acknowledged," Joshi added.