Maharashtra Government on Thursday said legendary singer Asha Bhosle has been selected for the Maharashtra Bhushan award, the state government's highest honour. A committee chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray decided to nominate Bhosle for the award for the year 2020.

The award, instituted in 1996 by the Maharashtra Government to recognise the distinguished work and achievements of eminent persons from the state, representing different walks of life, carries a cash prize and a citation.