Hubli: Eminent Hindustani vocalist Dr Gangubai Hangal will be felicitated on her 94th birthday on March five at a function, to be attended by noted film actor Nana Patekar.

Announcing this at a press conference here, Padma Vibhushan Dr Hangal Janmotsava Samiti chief Hayavadan Joshi said the fans of Dr Hangal would celebrate the legend's birthday throughout the year in several places, including Pune, Bangalore and Dharwad.

He said Dr Hangal had expressed her willingness to sing at the celebrations along with her disciples.