Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Singer-actress Ila Arun has come out strongly in support of stalwart singer Alka Yagnik after apparently noticing comments questioning the veteran singer’s ability to sing following her recent Padma Bhushan honour and amid concerns over her health.Taking to her social media account on Thursday, Ila penned an emotional note for Alka, expressing disappointment over the remarks being made about the celebrated playback singer.In her post, Ila wrote, ‘To those doubting Alka…
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Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Stalwart playback singer Alka Yagnik on Thursday, addressed concerns over her health after a video of her leaving the Padma Bhushan ceremony in a wheelchair went viral on social media.Sharing a note on her social media account, the star singer reassured everyone that she is ‘recovering well and was only fatigued’ after a long day at the prestigious event.Alka wrote, “Thank you for your love, concern and countless good wishes. I have seen the concern surrounding a vid…
Chennai, June 24 (IANS) Congratulating Malayalam Superstar Mammootty on being conferred the presitigious Padma Bhushan award, director Rajkumar Periasamy, whose upcoming film ‘Om’ features actors Dhanush and Mammootty in the lead, on Wednesday told fans that Mammootty’s entry in the Dhanush-starrer will be worth all their wait. Taking to his social media timelines to congratulate Mammootty, who received the presitigious award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, director Rajkumar…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Actor Dulquer Salmaan has described his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “absolute privilege,” and expressed his happiness on seeing his father, Mammootty, being feted with the Padma Bhushan. Dulquer shared a string of images featuring him, his father, Mammootty, and other family members posing for a picture with the iconic leader PM Modi.The 42-year-old actor wrote as the caption: “An absolute privilege to meet and spend time with our Honourable Prime…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Legendary playback singer Alka Yagnik has opened up about her health struggles and journey towards recovery as she expressed gratitude after receiving the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honours on the eve of June 23.Taking to her social media account, the celebrated singer shared a heartfelt and emotional note reflecting on her health journey for the last two years, revealing that she had largely stayed away from the spotlight.Sharing a picture …
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II in New Delhi, with tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, cricketer Rohit Sharma and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and other dignitaries attended the ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan.The 65 eminent awardees representing differe…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Some of the most prominent names from the entertainment world, actors R Madhavan, Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik were honored with the prestigious Padma Awards on Tuesday.The ceremony, which took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honoured individuals from diverse fields for their noteworthy contributions to society. Back in January, when the recipients of the Padma Bhushan were announced, Alka Yagnik shared the memorable moment with the netizens through a heartfelt note on …
Chennai, June 23 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, has now thanked his audiences for their endless love, trust and support which he said had kept him “going every single day”. Mammootty Kampany, the production house owned by the actor, posted a video clip of the Malayalam superstar receiving the honour from the hands of President of India Droupadi Murmu on its Instagram timeline a…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren was conferred the Padma Bhushan posthumously at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Tuesday evening.His wife Rupi Soren received the honour from President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of several dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.In a poignant moment, the President stepped down from the stage to present the award to Rupi Sor…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, Tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees.Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and other dignitaries will also attend the ceremony tha…