Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan was honored with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshka Award on Wednesday and the megastar said he was fortunate to receive the award in memory of the singer whose voice connected listeners to a higher power.
The family and trust initiated the award in the memory of Sur Samragini, who was the eldest of the five Mangeshkar siblings when she died of multiple organ failure in 2002.
Bachchan received the honor on April 24, on the memorial day of theatre-music legend and father of the Mangeshkar siblings, Dinanat Mangeshkar. The 81-year-old star, whose career in films spans over five decades and is best known for films like 'Zanjeer', 'Deewar' , known for films like 'Chupke Chupke', 'Mohabbatein' and 'Piku', said he was fortunate to receive the award. award.He said, "I am fortunate to receive this award today. I never considered myself worthy of such an award, but Hridaynath (Mangeshkar) ji tried very hard so that I could come here. He invited me to this ceremony last year. Was also invited."
Bachchan said, “Hridaynath ji, I apologize to you for the last time. I had told you then that I was unwell.I was healthy but did not want to come here. This year I had no excuse so I had to come here." in his award acceptance speech. The actor said his father and renowned Hindi poet Harivansh Lat used to compare Mangeshkar's voice to a "shahad ki dhar" (stream of honey). .
“The sweetness in his voice was like honey and just as the flow of honey never breaks, the voice also never breaks.Whenever someone strikes the right chord, our soul meets 'Paramatma' (higher power). And Lata Mangeshkar ji's 'Swar' connects us to God," Bachchan said.
Singer Usha Mangeshkar, Mangeshkar's third eldest sister, presented the award to Bachchan. Earlier, Mangeshkar's other sister and veteran singer Asha Bhosle was to present the trophies, but she could not attend the event due to ill health. The award, known as the Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award, is given to the individual every year. It is given to someone who has made a leading contribution towards the country, people and society.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was its first recipient, followed by Asha Bhosle in 2023.
The ceremony was presided over by Mangeshkar's youngest brother, musician Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
At the event, music maestro A R Rahman received the Master Dinanath Mangeshka Award for his contribution to Indian music. Rahman, a multiple award-winning musician who has collaborated on several songs with Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle over the decades, said that his There is an old relationship with the Mangeshkar family.
“It is a huge honour.It is very inspiring. When my father (composer R Shekhar) was working in the film industry in the South, he used to wake you up in front of Lata Mangeshkar ji's picture.
"When I became a musician from the South, the immense love I received from you guys changed my life. I tell my family and children one thing: 'Look at the Mangeshkar family, their dedication'. Today, we need to celebrate it. Is the dedication of the family.I am a student, I learn from all of you,'' said the 57-year-old. Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Award was also presented to non-profit organization Deepstambh Foundation Manobal for services in the field of social service, while Malhar produced by N Vajreshwari Ashtavinayak Pratiksha's "Ghalib" was recognized as the best play of the year.
Marathi writer Manjiri Phadke received the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for Contribution to Literature (Vagvilasini Award), while actor Randeep Hooda was honored with a special award for Best Filmmaking and Actor.
Hooda, who received the trophy for "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar", said it was a special award for him. He said, "Shri Savarkar was not only a national personality, but he also had a close relationship with the Mangeshkar family... I am honored by this award." I am grateful for the recognition and it is an honor for me.,
Actor Ashok Saraf was recognized for his contribution to cinema and drama and actress Padmini Kolhapure was honored with the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for Cinema.
Kolhapure, niece of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, thanked her family for their love and support. "Whatever I am today is because of Asha Bhosle who brought me into the film industry. 10 years ago, my father Pandharinath Kolhapure was also given the Dinanath Mangeshkar Award. So, this is a very important award for me.This is me, an award from my family and I accept it with gratitude,” said the actor, known for films like “Prem Rog”, “Woh Saat Din” and “Chimni Pakhar”.
The recipients also include singer Roopkumar Rathod for his contribution to the field of music, Bhau Torsekar for editorial services and Atul Parchure for services to theater and drama.
The family and trust initiated the award in the memory of Sur Samragini, who was the eldest of the five Mangeshkar siblings when she died of multiple organ failure in 2002.
Bachchan received the honor on April 24, on the memorial day of theatre-music legend and father of the Mangeshkar siblings, Dinanat Mangeshkar. The 81-year-old star, whose career in films spans over five decades and is best known for films like 'Zanjeer', 'Deewar' , known for films like 'Chupke Chupke', 'Mohabbatein' and 'Piku', said he was fortunate to receive the award. award.He said, "I am fortunate to receive this award today. I never considered myself worthy of such an award, but Hridaynath (Mangeshkar) ji tried very hard so that I could come here. He invited me to this ceremony last year. Was also invited."
Bachchan said, “Hridaynath ji, I apologize to you for the last time. I had told you then that I was unwell.I was healthy but did not want to come here. This year I had no excuse so I had to come here." in his award acceptance speech. The actor said his father and renowned Hindi poet Harivansh Lat used to compare Mangeshkar's voice to a "shahad ki dhar" (stream of honey). .
“The sweetness in his voice was like honey and just as the flow of honey never breaks, the voice also never breaks.Whenever someone strikes the right chord, our soul meets 'Paramatma' (higher power). And Lata Mangeshkar ji's 'Swar' connects us to God," Bachchan said.
Singer Usha Mangeshkar, Mangeshkar's third eldest sister, presented the award to Bachchan. Earlier, Mangeshkar's other sister and veteran singer Asha Bhosle was to present the trophies, but she could not attend the event due to ill health. The award, known as the Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award, is given to the individual every year. It is given to someone who has made a leading contribution towards the country, people and society.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was its first recipient, followed by Asha Bhosle in 2023.
The ceremony was presided over by Mangeshkar's youngest brother, musician Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
At the event, music maestro A R Rahman received the Master Dinanath Mangeshka Award for his contribution to Indian music. Rahman, a multiple award-winning musician who has collaborated on several songs with Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle over the decades, said that his There is an old relationship with the Mangeshkar family.
“It is a huge honour.It is very inspiring. When my father (composer R Shekhar) was working in the film industry in the South, he used to wake you up in front of Lata Mangeshkar ji's picture.
"When I became a musician from the South, the immense love I received from you guys changed my life. I tell my family and children one thing: 'Look at the Mangeshkar family, their dedication'. Today, we need to celebrate it. Is the dedication of the family.I am a student, I learn from all of you,'' said the 57-year-old. Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Award was also presented to non-profit organization Deepstambh Foundation Manobal for services in the field of social service, while Malhar produced by N Vajreshwari Ashtavinayak Pratiksha's "Ghalib" was recognized as the best play of the year.
Marathi writer Manjiri Phadke received the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for Contribution to Literature (Vagvilasini Award), while actor Randeep Hooda was honored with a special award for Best Filmmaking and Actor.
Hooda, who received the trophy for "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar", said it was a special award for him. He said, "Shri Savarkar was not only a national personality, but he also had a close relationship with the Mangeshkar family... I am honored by this award." I am grateful for the recognition and it is an honor for me.,
Actor Ashok Saraf was recognized for his contribution to cinema and drama and actress Padmini Kolhapure was honored with the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for Cinema.
Kolhapure, niece of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, thanked her family for their love and support. "Whatever I am today is because of Asha Bhosle who brought me into the film industry. 10 years ago, my father Pandharinath Kolhapure was also given the Dinanath Mangeshkar Award. So, this is a very important award for me.This is me, an award from my family and I accept it with gratitude,” said the actor, known for films like “Prem Rog”, “Woh Saat Din” and “Chimni Pakhar”.
The recipients also include singer Roopkumar Rathod for his contribution to the field of music, Bhau Torsekar for editorial services and Atul Parchure for services to theater and drama.
