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Veteran singer Usha Uthup has expressed immense happiness on receiving the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. He received the honor from President Draupadi Murmu in Delhi on Monday. (Also read: Mithun Chakraborty discharged from hospital, revealed, PM Narendra Modi scolded him for this reason)
What did Usha say?
Usha Uthup told ANI, “I am very happy. I am overflowing with happiness… Tears are visible in my eyes, you all can see. For me, this is the biggest moment of my life… Recognized Go.” And it was appreciated by your country and, of course, by your government, really what more could one ask for?”
Speaking on the importance of the award, Usha said, “I feel great because if you are a classical singer or a classical dancer, or if you are classical in your art, it is natural to eventually receive an award. But for people like us… we are ordinary people, so being selected for the Padma Award is a big thing… because I only believe in peace and brotherhood, and I only believe in togetherness, as a united force. I believe. We can do something for each other… make them smile through our music. That’s all I’m interested in.”
In a career spanning over five decades, Usha Uthup has entertained the audience with hit songs like Ramba Ho Ho, Hari Om Hari, Koi Yahaan Aha, One Two Cha Cha Cha and Darling. Her unique and powerful voice has helped her carve a niche for herself in the music industry. Usha has also worked in some films.
what did mithun say
The actor, known for his iconic acting, expressed his heartfelt gratitude on receiving the honour. Speaking to ANI, Mithun said, “I am very happy. I have never asked anything for myself from anyone in my life. I am very happy because when someone gets so much respect and honor… it is the happiest thing.” The moment happens.”
Recalling the moment when he got the news of being awarded the Padma Bhushan, Mithun said, “When I got the call that I was being awarded the Padma Bhushan, I became silent for a minute because I was shocked by it. Didn’t expect… because it’s a big deal. But I did not expect this. I’m happy. Thank you to everyone on the committee that selected me.”
The actor, fondly called ‘Mithun Da’ by his fans, made his debut in films with Mrigaya in 1976 and since then he has been entertaining the audience with his versatile acting skills.
Mithun received the National Film Award for Best Actor for playing the character of a Santhal rebel in his very first film. Later, he won two more National Film Awards for his roles in Tahader Katha (1992) and Swami Vivekananda (1998).
In his decades-long career, Mithun Da also made a name for himself by starring in chartbuster dance tracks including I’m a Disco Dancer (Disco Dancer), Jimmy Jimmy (Disco Dancer), and Super Dancer (Dance Dance). Recently he was seen in Vivek Agnihotri’s film The Kashmir Files.
About Padma Awards
The Padma awards were announced on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. These awards recognize exceptional contributions in various fields. Pyarelal Sharma of music composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal has also been awarded the Padma Bhushan.
As per the list below, there are 132 names in the list of Padma award winners this year, including two doubles cases (in a doubles case, the award is counted as one). The list includes five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri awards. 30 of the awardees are women, and the list also includes 8 individuals from the categories of overseas non-resident Indian (NRI), person of Indian origin (PIO), overseas citizen of India (OCI), and nine posthumous awardees.
The Padma Awards, which were instituted in 1954, are one of India’s highest civilian honors and are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day. Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of a high order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service). The award seeks to recognize achievements in all areas of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
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The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted every year by the Prime Minister. The Padma Awards Committee is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary and includes the Home Secretary, Secretary to the President and four to six eminent persons as members. The recommendations of the committee are presented to the Prime Minister and the President of India for approval.
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