Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty and renowned singer Usha Uthup were conferred with the country’s third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. They received the prestigious award in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, among others at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Mithun, 73, has had a prolific career in Indian cinema with numerous hit movies, starting from his debut “Mrigayaa”, for which he won the National Film Award for best actor, to films like “Disco Dancer”, “Agneepath”, “Ghar Ek Mandir”, “Jallad” and “Pyaar Jhukta Nahin”. On the other hand, Usha Uthup, 76, is known for her distinct voice that gave her an edge over her contemporaries and made her a jazz pioneer for Indian cinema-goers in the 1970s. Some of her memorable tracks included “Ramba Ho”, “One Two Cha Cha”, “Shaan Se”, “Koi Yahaan Nache Nache” and “Hari Om Hari”.
President #DroupadiMurmu presents #PadmaBhushan to versatile actor Mithun Chakraborty He is known for his dynamic performances and powerful portrayals in Bengali and Hindi cinema #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/KgNqM1lnnp
— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 22, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Bhushan in the field of Art to Shri Mithun Chakraborty. Along with the unique distinction of portraying lead roles in a large number of films, Shri Chakraborty has also been active in the field of social service. pic.twitter.com/3jYEaOOxEm— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 22, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Bhushan in the field of Art to Smt. Usha Uthup. She is an internationally renowned singer. Her music has charmed generations of Indians through her unique style of singing. pic.twitter.com/gNq326hGld— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 22, 2024
On receiving Padma Bhushan in the field of Arts, Mithun Chakraborty told news agency ANI, “I am very happy. I have never asked anything for myself from anyone in my life. When I got a call that you are being given Padma Bhushan, I was silent for a minute because I had not expected it.”
Pyarelal Sharma, one half of iconic music duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal, was also awarded Padma Bhushan. Pyarelal, 83, of legendary music director duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal began his film career in 1963. The duo emerged as one of the most successful music composers with a discography that ranged from the sentimental “Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai”, “Sheesha Ho Ya Dil Ho”, the playful “Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band Ho” to the foot-tapping hits, “Jumma Chumma De De” and “Ek Haseena Thi”.
(With inputs from PTI)
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