Actor Dev Patel, who made waves worldwide with his performance in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, debuted as a director with the recently released film ‘Monkey Man’. He celebrates his birthday on April 23 and has an envious filmography to look at. Here’s a look at some of his best performances. Hotel Mumbai The Hollywood film directed by Anthony Maras tells the story of the Taj hotel staff and how they risked their lives selflessly to ensure the survivors of the guests. Though it does take some liberties with the details, the film is largely on-point and strikes at the heartstrings. The 2018 film stars Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Anupam Kher, Nazanin Boniadi, Tilda Cobham Hervey, Jason Isaacs, Suhail Nayyar, and Vipoin Sharma in the lead roles. Slumdog Millionaire The film released in 2009 shows a teenager's journey from the slums of Mumbai to winning Rs 20 million on India's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" game show. The film also starred Anil Kapoor, Freida Pinto, and Saurabh Shukla in the pivotal role. Following its release, 'Slumdog Millionaire' was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, of which it won eight-- including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It also won seven BAFTA Awards including Best Film, five Critics' Choice Awards, and four Golden Globes. Lion Based on Saroo Brierley's best-selling autobiography "A Long Way Home", it is a true story about an Indian boy who falls asleep on a train only to wake up and realise he is miles away from home in a strange land where he does not speak the language. He experiences many challenges before getting adopted by a couple in Australia. Years later, he sets out to find his lost family. The drama, directed by Garth Davis earned Patel an Academy Award nomination. The Wedding Guest Directed by British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom, the action thriller also features Radhika Apte and Jim Sarbh. The film shows Dev travelling across Pakistan and India to kidnap a bride-to-be, from an arranged marriage. Monkey Man The action-thriller follows the journey of a young man portrayed by Dev Patel, who embarks on a mission to seek justice for his mother's death, caused by corrupt leaders. However, his quest for vengeance takes an unexpected turn as he becomes a champion for the oppressed and powerless, transforming into the titular 'Monkey Man.' The film also features Sikandar Kher, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Makarand Deshpande, Ashwini Kalsekar, and others. Notably, Dev Patel not only stars in the film but also makes his directorial debut and serves as a producer. The Man Who Knew Infinity The 2015 film is a biopic drama based on the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. It has been adapted from the book of the same name written by Robert Kanigel. It revolves around a man who grows up in a poor household but earns an opportunity to study at Cambridge University during World War I, where he masters mathematical theories. (With inputs from Agencies)
23 April,2024 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'Bigg Boss 13' contestant and actress Arti Singh is all set to tie the knot with beau Dipak Chauhan. As the pre-wedding festivities have kick-started, photos and videos of Arti’s haldi ceremony have surfaced on social media. Clad in a pink and green lehenga, the bride-to-be danced her heart out to the beats of dhols with brother and actor Krushna Abhishek. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wish N Wed Wedding Inspiration (@wishnwed) Arti and Dipak will tie the knot on April 25. Dipak is a businessman. Reportedly, it's an arranged marriage and the duo met through matchmakers. She is the niece of actor Govinda and has appeared in several TV Shows. She was also a part of 'Bigg Boss 13'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) While participating in ‘Bigg Boss 13’, Krushna entered the house during the family round to support Arti. After staying away from their family for almost four months, the contestants finally met their loved ones. The emotional brother-sister duo had a heart-to-heart conversation. Krushna told her that the whole family was very proud of her as she played the game with utmost dignity. With tears in his eyes, Krushna talked about a recent moment when he was shooting in Delhi and a few school children addressed him as Arti's brother. Krushna said that it was the proudest moment of his life and he was very happy that Arti had come this far in the journey. During the same show, Arti had revealed that she faced a rape attempt inside her own home, at the young age of 13. Arti shared, "My first panic attack was when I was 13 and I faced panic attacks for one year. People often judge me ‘She must be depressed, maybe some guy left her’. I was depressed but my own servant tried to rape me inside my house when I was 13. I wanted to talk about this and share it with Paras (Chhabra) as I feel he is sensitive enough. I told him I can’t sleep alone, even today I need to latch the door before I sleep.” Known for her work in shows like 'Maayka', 'Uttaran', and 'Devon Ke Dev Mahadev' among others, Arti was seen in the show 'Shravani'. In 'Shravani', Arti portrayed the antagonist, Chandra Taiji, who consistently created trouble for Shravani. (With inputs from Agencies)
23 April,2024 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFrom making his Bollywood debut in 2018 with the romantic comedy film 'Loveyatri' to coming up with the action-thriller 'Ruslaan' in a few days, actor Aayush Sharma has come a long way. The actor, who is married to Salman Khan’s sister Arpita, recently shared his take on those spewing hate against his wife for her skin colour. The couple who got married in 2014 are parents to a son Ahil and were blessed with their second child, a baby girl Ayat, on December 27, 2021. The little one shares her birthday with her uncle Salman. During an interaction with Siddharth Kanan, Aayush said in Hindi, "Kayi log unke rang ke baare main opinion dete hain aur woh mujhe bohot hassi ka topic lagta hai. Hindustan ki jo zyada tar pratishat janta hai, unka rang kya hai? Sab gore hain? Main Himachal se hoon iss liye mera rang gora hai. Aur agar aap dark ya saawle rang ke hain toh usme galat kya hai?" (Many people have an opinion about her skin colour, which makes me laugh. What is the skin colour of the majority of Indians? Is everyone fair-skinned? I am from Himachal which is why I am. If you are dark or have a dusky skin tone, what is wrong with that?) He continued, "Kis baat ke liye ek skin colour ke peeche log haath dho ke pad jaate hain? Kyu? Sochne ki baat hai, hum log yahan bolte hain ‘Black Lives Matter’ America main. Aur yahan pe khud ke logo ka hi rang ka mazaak uda rahe hain." (Why are people constantly running behind a skin colour? It is to be pondered since we say ‘Black Lives Matter’ in America and here make fun of our people.) Aayush on the mean comments his wife Arpita receives byu/Icy-One-5297 inBollyBlindsNGossip "Unka jo rang hai voh unka rang hai. Aapko nahi dekhna aap mat dekhiye. Kisne aapko roka hai? Kisne aapko bola hai zabardasti dekhne ke liye? Yeh bhi aata hai mujhe ki tum gym jaate ho isko gym kyu nahi leke jaate? Arre unka mann," the actor added. (Her skin colour is what it is. If you don’t want to see it, then don’t. Who has stopped you? Has anyone forced you? People also tell me that I go to the gym why don’t I take her? It’s her wish.) Meanwhile, on the work front, Aayush will be seen in 'Ruslaan'. It is helmed by Karan L Butani. The film also stars Sushrii Mishraa and Jagapathi Babu in the lead role. The action-packed film is the story of Ruslaan who rebels to break free from the chains of conformity. The film is all set to release on April 26. (With inputs from ANI)
23 April,2024 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Monday evening launched a new rendition of his iconic song 'Papa Kehte Hain' from 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', his debut film as a lead actor. Titled 'Papa Kehte Hain 2.0', the track is from 'Srikanth' film, which features Rajkummar Rao. Singer Udit Narayan, the voice behind 'Papa Kehte Hain' song, was also present at the event. During the event, Aamir recalled seeing only flaws while watching the film with his cousin and director Mansoor Khan. He said, "When we were making this film, the way Nasir Saab supported us since Mansoor Khan was making his first film. All of us in that film were new. It was DOP Kiran Deohans' first film. Music directors Anand-Milind were new, and so were Juhi Chawla, Udit Narayan, and Alka Yagnik. All of us were starting our careers. We didn't know whether we would succeed or not. Whenever Mansoor and I watched the film we only noticed its flaws." "But the film was released one day and it was wonderful to see the journey it had. I like to believe 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' is a milestone in Indian cinema. From 1988 onwards, you can see the shift happening. And Mansoor was the first director to make that happen. So, it's a special film for me in every way,” added Aamir. Aamir and Rajkummar also enjoyed the song 'Papa Kehte Hain' being performed by a visually impaired band alongside Udit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) In 'Srikanth', Rajkummar portrays the life of Srikanth Bolla. He is an Indian entrepreneur who founded Bollant Industries, employing unskilled and differently-abled individuals. Born visually impaired in 1992 near Hyderabad, his life story is inspiring. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Rao spoke about the challenges of depicting a visually impaired person on-screen and why he decided to do the film. He said, "I found Srikanth Bolla's story very inspiring. Born in a very poor family, how he achieved so much in his life, that he established a million-dollar company. Apart from that, he is also visually impaired. I have never played such a role, so it was very challenging for me. I felt that it would take a lot of fear to do it, but when you feel fear, you will enjoy it." Produced by T-Series and Chalk N Cheese Films Production LLP, the movie is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and written by Jagdeep Sidhu and Sumit Purohit. 'Srikanth' is slated to have a theatrical release on May 10, 2024. (With inputs from ANI)
23 April,2024 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Arushi Sharma, who garnered fame with her performance in the film 'Love Aaj Kal' co-starring Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan shared pictures from her dreamy wedding with casting director Vaibhav Vishant. "Forever etched in the fabric of time-18.04.2024. In a quiet corner of the world, with the mountains as our witness, we whispered promises in each other’s tender embrace. Thank you, everyone, for filling our hearts with so much joy and blessings," she wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arushi Sharma (@_arushisharma) The wedding festivities took place on April 17-18 at Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, Tavleen Chail, a luxurious getaway nestled amidst the Shivalik Ranges in Himachal Pradesh. For their big day, Arushi opted for a pastel pink lehenga looking every bit alluring. Meanwhile, Vaibhav complimented her in a traditional sherwani in ivory and pink colour. An IT engineer by education, Arushi Sharma made a brief appearance as Princess Sanjukta in the song ‘Chali Kahani’, in the Imtiaz Ali-directed venture 'Tamasha’ which starred Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the lead. Cut to five years later, she found herself romancing Kartik Aaryan in the filmmaker's directorial ‘Love Aaj Kal’. She later went on to feature in the Netflix film 'Jaadugar' alongside Jitendra Kumar and Javed Jaaferi. Her latest performance was in the survival thriller 'Kaala Paani' set in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Vaibhav served as casting director for the show. In ‘Kaala Paani’, Arushi essayed the role of Jyotsna, a nurse by profession. Shedding light on her preparations for her part, the actress told IANS, “PTSD was the core of Jyotsna’s journey and I knew from the start that this is a fragile topic which has to be taken seriously. I prepared for 3 months to research about PTSD -watching movies, and YouTube videos where people are having an actual panic attack.” She further mentioned: “To delve deeper I met a couple of trauma expert doctors to help me understand what people feel from inside, how they think, how certain things trigger panic attacks, and the process of breath work and heartbeat shifts. One can feel trapped under the burden of such emotions.” “I built Jyotsna’s entire backstory taking notes from all the information I collected over these months and internalised. I was so engrossed into it that at one point I found myself having an actual panic attack, and that kinda scared me,” she added. Meanwhile, Vaibhav has worked in over 50 feature films and web series. Some of his work includes 'Haider', 'PK', 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya', 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', and 'Badlapur'.
23 April,2024 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood heartthrob Shahid Kapoor was spotted with his wife Mira after a dinner date at a posh restaurant in Mumbai. The duo twinned in black as Shahid flaunted his ripped physique in casuals, while Mira kept it chic in a satin ensemble. As the two headed out, they were hounded by the paparazzi stationed outside. Annoyed by the chaos and constant chasing, Shahid lost his cool at the shutterbugs and was heard in one of the videos saying, “Guys, can you stop it? Can you behave yourself please?” Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snehkumar Zala (@snehzala) Shahid and Mira got married on July 7, 2015, in an intimate wedding in Delhi. The duo had an arranged marriage. They are doting parents to daughter Misha and son Zain. Misha was born in 2016 while Shahid-Mira welcomed Zain in 2018. Meanwhile, on the film front, Shahid was recently seen in 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'. Written and directed by first-time filmmakers Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' features Shahid as a man who falls in love with a robot, named Sifra (Kriti Sanon). The film opened to mixed reviews. The film also has veteran stars Dharmendra and Dimple Kapadia. He will be next seen in the action thriller film 'Deva' which also stars Pooja Hegde in the lead role. The film is being helmed by Rosshan Andrrews, known for Malayalam films like 'Salute' and 'Kayamkulam Kochunni'. It is being produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Zee Studios. 'Deva' will be released in theatres on Dussehra 2024. Shahid is also set to headline the mythological drama 'Ashwatthama-The Saga Continues'. It delves into the legend of the immortal warrior Ashwatthama from the Mahabharata, believed to walk among us even today. Set in the present era marked by rapid technological advancements and humanity's remarkable capabilities, Ashwatthama confronts the challenges of modernity, facing off against formidable adversaries in a high-octane, action-packed narrative. As the mystery of a legendary figure thrust into the chaos of the present day unravels, the film explores the inner psyche of an immortal being, revealing how he perceives the world he has witnessed for thousands of years. (With inputs from ANI)
23 April,2024 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran singer Usha Uthup expressed her immense happiness upon receiving the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. Usha Uthup told ANI, "I am so, so happy. I am overflowing with joy... tears are visible in my eyes, you all can see. For me, this is the biggest moment of my life... to be recognized and appreciated by your country and, of course, by your government. What more could one ask for, truly?" #WATCH | On receiving the Padma Bhushan award, Singer Usha Uthup says, "I am happy. This is the biggest moment of my life to be recognized by your country and government. It is a great thing that ordinary people like me have been selected for this award...'' pic.twitter.com/Vz7GsjkSuB — ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2024 Speaking on the importance of the award, Usha said, "I feel so good because if you are a classical singer or a classical dancer, or if you are classical in your art, then it's natural to eventually receive an award. But for people like us... we are ordinary people, so to be chosen for the Padma award is such a huge thing... because I only believe in peace and brotherhood, and I only believe that together, as a united force, we can do things for each other... make them smile through my music. That's all I'm interested in." In a career spanning over five decades, Usha Uthup has enthralled audiences with several hit songs such as 'Ramba Ho Ho', 'Hari Om Hari', 'Koi Yahan Aha', 'One Two Cha Cha Cha' and 'Darling' among others. Her unique and powerful voice has helped her create a niche for herself in the music industry. Usha has also acted in a few films. The Padma Awards were announced on the eve of 75th Republic Day. The awards recognise exceptional contributions in various fields. Actor, politician Mithun Chakraborty and Pyarelal Sharma of music duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal, have also been awarded Padma Bhushan. There are 132 names on the list of Padma Awardees this year, including two duo cases (in a duo case, the award is counted as one), as per the list below. The list comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri Awards. 30 of the awardees are women, and the list also includes 8 persons from the categories of foreign non-resident Indian (NRI), person of Indian origin (PIO), overseas citizenship of India (OCI), and nine posthumous awardees. The Padma Awards, which were instituted in 1954, are one of the highest civilian honours of India and are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service). The award seeks to recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved. The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. The Padma Awards Committee is headed 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 submitted to the Prime Minister and the President of India for approval. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 April,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIIt's the time to party! Manish Malhotra hosted the wrap-up party of his maiden production venture at his home. Lead actors Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman and Abhay Deol continued with their on-set bonding. Javed Akhtar, Punit Malhotra and others joined in the revelry Zara Nack Ke Dikha As Rajkummar Rao and Alaya F promoted their upcoming film on a dance show, judge Madhuri Dixit-Nene was surprised to learn that the former had started his film career with dancing. Raj showcased his skills by grooving to his latest song Join the fun Varun Dhawan and Prajakta Koli relived their Jugjugg Jeeyo days as they danced to Nach Punjaban at a Mumbai event, while Ananya Panday did a meet-and-greet with the fans Beat the heat Nimrat Kaur opted for a white outfit as she stepped out for some shopping in Bandra Just in Ranveer Singh, Bobby Deol, Kajol, Rashmika Mandanna and Karan Johar
23 April,2024 05:37 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamBig B as Ashwatthama After a poster for the upcoming mythology sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD was unveiled, Amitabh Bachchan was introduced as Ashwatthama in a subsequent video. The clip features Bachchan speaking in Hindi in the voice of his character, as a child inquires about his identity. The film also stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. Nag Ashwin’s directorial venture garnered attention after its debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year. Trolls have their way Trolled due to his son Jehangir’s name, noted Marathi actor Chinmay Mandlekar has announced that he will no longer play the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Asserting that his family is being mentally harassed on social media, he shared, “Despite clarifying our views on the name, we continue to be trolled. The negative comments have increased.” The actor said he was open to criticism about his work, but stated that people do not have the right to comment on his personal life. “The [concern appears to be that since] I have played Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in multiple movies, I [was in the wrong to] name my son Jehangir. My son was born in 2013, and is 11 today. I did not face the trolling [when he was named]. It is happening [only] now,” the actor said. Adorned on set Actors have their own quirks, as is made evident by the practices they follow to do justice to their film roles. For veteran actor Raakhee Gulzar, who plays the lead in the Bengali film Aamar Boss, it was her character’s bangles that kept her enveloped in her world. Gulzar, we learn, continued to wear the bangles even during the downtime to ensure that she stayed in character throughout the entire shoot. The film’s motion poster was unveiled yesterday. Director Nandita Roy said, “Working with Raakhee is a dream come true. Her grace, talent, and dedication to her craft have always inspired me. Collaborating with her has been enriching.” Ranveer files an FIR An FIR has been filed against the social media handle promoting the deepfake video of Ranveer Singh, the actor’s spokesperson said. Last week, a video that appeared to be that of Singh went viral online. In it, the avatar could be seen voicing a political opinion. The original clip appears to be from an interview he gave at a fashion show. After the altered clip was uploaded online, Singh had shared a post warning people against being fooled by such videos. No Met Gala for PeeCee Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who first met her now-husband Nick Jonas at the Met Gala several years ago, will not be attending the fashion event this year. While promoting the documentary film Tiger, Chopra said in an interview, “I don’t even know who’s going this year. I’m definitely not attending because I’m filming, but I do enjoy watching people’s creativity during the Met Gala, and I am excited to see how it will turn out. I have not read anything about who all are going this year.” The actor is currently shooting for Heads of State. In praise of Atif Pakistani playback singer Atif Aslam, who has a loyal fan base in India, was lauded for the manner in which he handled an unexpected encounter during his performance in Bangladesh. During his act, a fan jumped on stage and hugged him, and, despite the efforts of the staff members, refused to let go. Aslam was seen consoling the visibly emotional fan, a gesture that has been appreciated by viewers. “There’s nothing bad to say about the guy anymore. He’s all nice, and is still a rockstar,” wrote one user. “Witnessing the immense love and admiration for Atif Aslam in Bangladesh is truly heart-warming! His soulful voice truly resonates across South Asia,” added another. Last year, Aslam completed two decades in the music industry. Filming in Kashmir Emraan Hashmi is currently shooting for Ground Zero in Kashmir. Several videos and images from the set circulated online. In them, a sea of fans is seen excitedly watching Hashmi, who is spotted in the uniform of the Indian Army. Speaking of filming in Kashmir for Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production, Hashmi had previously rubbished reports of violence and said, “The people of Kashmir have been warm and welcoming.” Skip the make-up Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta, who is gearing up for her upcoming web series, Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond, has shared that she is no longer drawn to the concept of being defined by her glamorous avatars on screen. Instead, she aims to focus on roles that leave a lasting impression on the audience. “As I grow older, I’m breaking free from the idea of being glamorous or seen as a pageant winner. I feel lucky to be part of an industry that’s changing for the better. Nowadays, women are leading the way in all sorts of roles. Personally, I’m interested in exploring the psychological crime genre, even if it means playing a negative character. It’s an exciting direction for me, and I would love to do a slightly darker role on screen,”she said.
23 April,2024 05:31 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamWelcome to the Jungle is a classic case of the more, the merrier. Ahmed Khan’s directorial venture has a star-studded ensemble cast comprising Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Jacqueliene Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Paresh Rawal and more. While the unit has shot three schedules that have included only a few combination scenes of actors, the next few days will see the entire cast come together for a grand dance number. Bringing together 10-plus actors is a delight on screen, but off screen it entails a major logistical set-up. Sources say the director has envisioned the song on a big scale, complete with 200 background dancers. “While the background dancers began their rehearsals last week, the actors have been separately practicing their steps with the choreographer and his team for the past few days. The idea is to be fully prepped before they face the camera on Saturday at Royal Palms in Goregaon. The director will have a 500-member crew working on the song over seven days, during which actors will shoot their individual and joint sequences.” If things go as planned, Khan will wrap up the comic caper’s Mumbai leg by May-end.
23 April,2024 05:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuVeteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was conferred with the country's third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Mithun Chakraborty received the prestigious award in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, among others at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. The actor, known for his iconic performances, expressed his heartfelt gratitude upon receiving the honour. "I am very happy. I have never asked for anything for myself from anyone in my life. I am very happy because when someone receives so much respect and honour... it's the happiest moment," Mithun said while speaking to ANI. Reflecting on the moment he received the news of being awarded the Padma Bhushan, Mithun said, "When I received the call informing me that I was being awarded the Padma Bhushan, I was silent for a minute because I hadn't expected it... because it's a big thing. But I didn't expect it. I am happy. Thank you to everyone on the committee who selected me." #WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Bhushan upon actor Mithun Chakraborty in the field of Arts. pic.twitter.com/0kG7tokdkj — ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2024 Fondly called 'Mithun Da' by his fans, the actor made his debut in films with Mrigayaa in 1976, and since then he has been entertaining audiences with his versatile acting skills. Mithun's portrayal of a Santhal rebel earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor in his 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 created a name for himself by featuring in chartbuster dance tracks including 'I Am a Disco Dancer (Disco Dancer)', 'Jimmy Jimmy (Disco Dancer)' and 'Super Dancer (Dance Dance)'. President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred Padma Bhushan on veteran singer Usha Uthup in the field of Arts at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan here. #WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Bhushan upon singer Usha Uthup in the field of Arts. pic.twitter.com/ttxFrCO6A8 — ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2024 Bhajan singer Kaluram Bamaniya, Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya and Gopinath Swain were among the recipient of Padma Shri award. Bharatnatyam dancer Dr Padma Subrahmanyam was also honoured with the Padma Vibhushan. (with inputs from ANI)
22 April,2024 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
