Padma Bhushan 2024: President Draupadi Murmu Presents Award To Mithun Chakraborty And Usha Uthup
Padma Bhushan 2024: Actor Mithun Chakraborty and veteran singer Usha Uthup received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their exceptional contributions to the Indian film industry.
Padma Bhushan 2024: Actor Mithun Chakraborty and veteran singer Usha Uthup received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their exceptional contributions to the Indian film industry. President Draupadi Murmu gave them her honors on Monday in Delhi.
Usha Uthup Talks About Getting Padma Bhushan Award 2024
Usha Uthup told ANI, "I am so, so happy. I am overflowing with joy... tears are visible in my eyes, you all can see. For me, this is the biggest moment of my life... to be recognised and appreciated by your country and, of course, by your government. What more could one ask for, truly?"
#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Bhushan upon singer Usha Uthup in the field of Arts. pic.twitter.com/ttxFrCO6A8
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Usha said, ¡°I feel so good because if you are a classical singer or a classical dancer, or if you are classical in your art, then it's natural to eventually receive an award. But for people like us... we are ordinary people, so to be chosen for the Padma award is such a huge thing... because I only believe in peace and brotherhood, and I only believe that together, as a united force, we can do things for each other... make them smile through my music. That's all I'm interested in.¡±
Mithun Chakraborty Explains His Happiness After Getting Padma Bhushan Award 2024
"I am very happy. I have never asked for anything for myself from anyone in my life. I am very happy because when someone receives so much respect and honour... it's the happiest moment," Mithun told ANI.
#WATCH | Delhi: On receiving Padma Bhushan in the field of Arts, actor Mithun Chakraborty says, "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¡ https://t.co/zfgkI7hu1e pic.twitter.com/JPvTlnIqQT
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He went on to add, ¡°When I received the call informing me that I was being awarded the Padma Bhushan, I was silent for a minute because I hadn't expected it... because it's a big thing. But I didn't expect it. I am happy. Thank you to everyone on the committee who selected me.¡±
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For the unversed, On the eve of 75th Republic Day, the Padma Awards were announced. The honors honor outstanding achievements in a range of disciplines. The Padma Bhushan has also been given to Pyarelal Sharma of the musical combo Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
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