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Anupam Kher: ‘I’ve lived life on my own terms’
Veteran actor Anupam Kher became emotional while announcing his next project, Tanvi: The Great. Kher got teary-eyed when he spoke about the film
02 April,2025 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Holi 2025
Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash reveal why festival music stands the test of time
Earlier this week, the brothers, who are celebrated sarod maestros and sons of the legendary Amjad Ali Khan, released a Holi 2025 EP with India’s folk queen Padma Shri Malini Awasthi. Speaking to mid-day, they dive into its inspiration, classical music and folk music coming together, and what Holi means to them
14 March,2025 07:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Pandit Ronu Majumdar: Success has no shortcuts; hard work secures your place
In a conversation with mid-day.com, Pandit Ronu Majumdar shares his thoughts on receiving the Padma Shri, highlights key moments from his career, and reflects on his next goal
31 January,2025 01:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Kishore Kumar and Alka Yagnik haven't been awarded a Padma Shri yet: Sonu Nigam
This year, Sharda Sinha, also known as "Bihar Kokila", who passed away in 2024 was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while Arijit Singh was honoured with the Padma Shri
27 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PR Sreejesh and R Ashwin among Padma awardees this year
Former hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and renowned cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin were among those recognised
26 January,2025 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Adnan Sami thanks PM Modi for nominating him as a part of Padma Awards Committee
The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. Adnan Sami was a part of the same
26 January,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Padma Awards 2025: Arijit Singh, Shobana, to Ajith Kumar, Indian celebs honoured
Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, also known as "Bihar Kokila", who passed away last year has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. See the list of Indian celebs
26 January,2025 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulates Padma awardees from Maharashtra
Chief Minister Fadnavis expressed happiness over the announcement of Padma awards to calligrapher Achyut Palav, former State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya, veteran actor Ashok Saraf, veteran singer Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, among others
25 January,2025 11:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Padma Shri to Grammy: A look at Zakir Hussain’s illustrious list of awards
Throughout his more than six-decade long career, the tabla maestro not only inspired young Indians to pursue the art form but also became the ambassador of Indian music globally
17 December,2024 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kolkata doctor rape-murder
Padma awardee medicos write to PM seeking separate law for healthcare workers
The letter, penned in light of the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, ends with an appeal to the Union and state governments to protect the medical profession and ensure that healthcare personnel can carry out their duties without fear of violence or harm.
18 August,2024 08:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent