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Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar on Wednesday and the megastar mentioned he’s lucky to obtain the award within the reminiscence of the singer whose voice linked listeners to the next energy.
The household and the belief instituted the award within the 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 recognized for films corresponding to “Zanjeer”, “Deewar”, “Chupke Chupke”, “Mohabbatein”, and “Piku”, mentioned he was blessed to obtain the award.
“I am lucky to obtain this award as we speak. I by no means actually regarded myself worthy of such an award, however Hridyanath ji tried onerous in order that I may come right here. He even invited me for this ceremony final yr.
“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 wish to come right here. This yr I had no excuse, so I needed to come right here,” Bachchan mentioned in his award acceptance speech.
The actor mentioned his father and celebrated Hindi poet Harivansh used to liken Lata Mangeshkar’s voice to “shehad ki dhaar” .
“The sweetness in her voice was honey and because the circulate of honey by no means breaks, her ‘swar’ by no means breaks. At any time when somebody hits the appropriate chord, our soul meets with ‘parmatma’ . And Lata Mangeshkar ji’s ‘swar’ joins us with God,” Bachchan mentioned.
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 present away the trophies however gave the occasion a miss as she is unwell.
The award, generally known 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, adopted by Asha Bhosle in 2023.
The operate was presided over by music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar, the youngest Mangeshkar sibling.
On the occasion, music maestro A R Rahman acquired the Grasp Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar for contribution to Indian music.
Rahman, the a number of award-winning musician who has collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle on a number of songs over the many years, mentioned he has an outdated reference to the Mangeshkar household.
“It is such an excellent honour. That is so inspiring. When my father was working within the movie business within the south, he used to get up going through Lata Mangeshkar ji’s {photograph}.
“After I turned a composer from the south, the big love I received from you guys modified my life. There’s one factor I inform my household and children: ‘Take a look at the Mangeshkar household, their dedication’. In the present day, we have to have fun that dedication of the household. I’m a scholar, I study from all of you,” the 57-year-old mentioned.
The Grasp Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar was additionally introduced to non-profit organisation Deepstambh Basis Manobal for providers within the area of social service, whereas Ashtavinayak Prakashit’s “Galib”, produced by Malhar and Vajreshwari, was recognised as one of the best drama of the yr.
Marathi author Manjiri Phadke acquired Grasp Deenanath Mangeshkar 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”, mentioned it’s a particular award for him.
“Mr Savarkar was not only a nationwide determine but additionally had an in depth relationship with the Mangeshkar household… I am grateful for this validation and that 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 Grasp Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar for cinema.
Kolhapure, niece of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle, thanked her household for his or her love and help.
“No matter I’m as we speak, I’m due to Asha Bhosle who introduced me into the movie business. Ten 10 years in the past, my father Pandharinath Kolhapure was additionally given the Deenanath Mangeshkar Award. So, it is a essential award for me. That is an award from my household and I settle for it with gratitude,” mentioned the actor, recognized for movies corresponding to “Prem Rog”, “Woh Saat Din”, and “Chimani Pakhar”.
The recipients additionally included singer Roopkumar Rathod for his contribution to the sphere of music, Bhau Torsekar for editorial providers and Atul Parchure for providers to theatre and drama.
