The list of Padma awards was published on Republic Day in January. At that time, it was revealed that Prosenjit Chatterjee would be honored with the Padma Shri for his special contribution to Bengali cinema. Now, on May 25, in the late afternoon at Rasina Hills, the Padma award was presented to Tollywood’s ‘eldest son’. On the other hand, it was also announced that the legendary Dharmendra would be posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan. Hema Malini accepted the Padma award on behalf of the late actor.
On May 25, at the first ‘Civil Investiture Ceremony’ held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu presented this honor to the nominated personalities. This year, the Government of India announced a total of 131 Padma awards. These include 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards. The list includes Prosenjit Chatterjee, late star Dharmendra, as well as Malayalam megastar Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik. Notably, among the Padma awardees including Bumba, there are also 11 Bengalis. The Padma awards are given for outstanding contributions in various fields such as art, literature, sports, science, social service, and public welfare.
Prosenjit Chatterjee’s contribution to the Bengali film industry is undeniable. In his acting career spanning nearly four decades, he has made many contributions to enriching Tollywood. Keeping these contributions in mind, the Tollywood superstar has been honored. During a difficult time for Bengali cinema, ‘Bumba’ took almost all the responsibility on his shoulders. Through him, commercial films reached every household in rural Bengal. Throughout his entire film career, he has acted in over three and a half hundred films. In 1968, he made his debut as a child artist in the film ‘Chotto Jigyasa’, directed by his father Biswajit Chatterjee. He emerged as the hero of Bengali cinema through ‘Amarsangi’. Then, over the past four decades of his acting career, overcoming many ups and downs, he has led Tollywood forward like a guardian.
On the other hand, before entering the Padma award ceremony at Rasina Hills, Hema Malini said, “This is a very emotional moment for our family. Our daughter Ahana has come with me to Delhi. Esha wanted to come, but couldn’t at the last moment. The whole family is delighted today. Sunny, Bobby – everyone knows this news, and it is a moment of great pride for all of us.”
Rasina Hills
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rasina Hills
Rashtrapati Bhavan
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