New Delhi, July 1 -- Navbharat Times (NBT) Delhi is set to honour lyricist, poet, author and advertising professional Prasoon Joshi with the first-ever 'NBT Bhushan Samman' at NBT Utsav 2026, the publication announced.

The award will be presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the event, which will be held in New Delhi on July 4, 2026.

According to NBT Delhi, the honour has been started to recognise people who have made a lasting contribution to literature, culture, creativity and public life. Prasoon Joshi is the first recipient of the award.

Prasoon Joshi is among India's most distinguished creative minds, whose words have transcended cinema to become expressions of hope, emotion, patriotism, and social change. Through memorabl...