Overview
- The R. K. Laxman family has instituted the first-ever R. K. Laxman Award for Excellence as a family-led tribute.
- Aamir Khan has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the award.
- An A. R. Rahman live concert will anchor the public tribute on November 23, 2025, at the MCA Cricket Stadium in Pune.
- The event is scheduled to begin at 5 pm, with the award presentation planned during the concert.
- Usha Lakshman described choosing Aamir Khan as the family’s “biggest tribute” to the creator of The Common Man and You Said It.