Actor Amitabh Bachchan being conferred with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award by veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar throughout the Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards ceremony, in Mumbai, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Actors Padmini Kolhapure and music composer AR Rahman are additionally seen.
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Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar on Wednesday and the megastar stated he’s fortunate to obtain the award within the reminiscence of the singer whose voice related listeners to a better energy.
The household and the belief instituted the award in reminiscence of the melody queen, who was the eldest of the 5 Mangeshkar siblings, after she died in 2022 following a number of organ failure.
Bachchan acquired the popularity on April 24, the memorial day of Deenanath Mangeshkar, the theatre-music veteran and father of Mangeshkar siblings.
The 81-year-old star, whose profession spans over 5 many years in movies and identified for films corresponding to Zanjeer, Deewar, Chupke Chupke, Mohabbatein, and Piku, stated he was blessed to obtain the award.
“I’m fortunate to receive this award today. I never really regarded myself worthy of such an award, but Hridyanath (Mangeshkar) ji tried hard so that I could come here. He even invited me for this ceremony last year.
“Hridaynath ji, I apologise to you for final time. I had then instructed you I used to be unwell. I used to be wholesome however did not need to come right here. This 12 months I had no excuse, so I had to come right here,” Bachchan said in his award acceptance speech. The actor said his father and celebrated Hindi poet Harivansh used to liken Lata Mangeshkar’s voice to “shehad ki dhaar” (a stream of honey).
“The sweetness in her voice was honey and because the movement of honey by no means breaks, her ‘swar’ (chord) by no means breaks. Whenever somebody hits the fitting chord, our soul meets with ‘parmatma’ (the upper energy). And Lata Mangeshkar ji’s ‘swar’ joins us with God,” Bachchan stated.
Singer Usha Mangeshkar, the third eldest Mangeshkar sibling, introduced the award to Bachchan. Earlier, veteran singer Asha Bhosle, the second Mangeshkar sibling, was supposed to give away the trophies however gave the occasion a miss as she is unwell.
The award, referred to as the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar, is given yearly to a person who has made a path-breaking contribution in the direction of the nation, its individuals and society. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was its first recipient, followed by Asha Bhosle in 2023.
The function was presided over by music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar, the youngest Mangeshkar sibling. At the event, music maestro AR Rahman received the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar for contribution to Indian music.
Rahman, the multiple award-winning musician who has collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle on several songs over the decades, said he has an old connection with the Mangeshkar family.
“It’s such a terrific honour. This is so inspiring. When my father (composer R Okay Shekhar) was working within the movie business within the south, he used to get up dealing with Lata Mangeshkar ji’s {photograph}.
Music composer AR Rahman being conferred with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award by veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar throughout the Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards ceremony, in Mumbai on Wednesday. Actor Amitabh Bachchan are additionally seen.
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“When I became a composer from the south, the enormous love I got from you guys changed my life. There’s one thing I tell my family and kids: ‘Look at the Mangeshkar family, their dedication’. Today, we need to celebrate that dedication of the family. I am a student, I learn from all of you,” the 57-year-old stated.
The Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar was additionally introduced to non-profit organisation Deepstambh Foundation Manobal for companies within the area of social service, whereas Ashtavinayak Prakashit’s Galib, produced by Malhar and Vajreshwari, was recognised as the perfect drama of the 12 months.
Marathi author Manjiri Phadke acquired Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar (Vagvilasini Puraskar) for contribution to literature, whereas actor Randeep Hooda was feted with the Vishesh Puraskar for finest movie manufacturing and actor.
Hooda, who acquired the trophy for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, stated it’s a particular award for him. “Mr Savarkar was not just a national figure but also had a close relationship with the Mangeshkar family… I’m grateful for this validation and this is an honour for me,” he added.
Actor Ashok Saraf was recognised for his contribution to cinema and drama and actor Padmini Kolhapure was honoured with Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar for cinema.
Kolhapure, niece of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle, thanked her household for his or her love and assist. “Whatever I am today, I am because of Asha Bhosle who brought me into the film industry. Ten 10 years ago, my father Pandharinath Kolhapure was also given the Deenanath Mangeshkar Award. So, this is a very important award for me. This is an award from my family and I accept it with gratitude,” stated the actor, identified for movies corresponding to Prem Rog, Woh Saat Din, and Chimani Pakhar.
The recipients additionally included singer Roopkumar Rathod for his contribution to the sector of music, Bhau Torsekar for editorial companies and Atul Parchure for companies to theatre and drama.