The highly-anticipated trailer for Raj Chakraborty's 'Shontaan' starring Mithun Chakraborty has been released, giving a glimpse into the soulful journey of familial love and the strength of intergenerational bonds. The film delves into the moral dilemmas that arise in the context of family, with an ensemble cast including Ritwick Chakraborty and Subhashree Ganguly. Director Raj Chakraborty has described the film as a reflection of the enduring love between parents and children, set against the challenges of modern-day life. The music by Jeet Gannguli only adds to the depth of the storytelling.
After being announced as the recipient of India's highest award in cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty turned emotional and dedicated it to his family and fans. He shared his journey from a narrow lane in Kolkata to achieving success in the film industry and urged others to have dedication and resilience. The news was announced by Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the iconic actor on social media. Chakraborty has won the National Film Award for Best Actor thrice and is hailed as a cultural icon.
The prestigious Padma Awards were recently conferred upon several prominent individuals, including former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu and renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam. The awards, which are given in recognition of exceptional and distinguished service in various fields, were presented at a ceremonial function attended by notable figures such as Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Veteran actor and politician Mithun Chakraborty suffered a stroke this past weekend and was hospitalised. He revealed in a recent interview that Prime Minister Narendra Modi called to check up on him and even scolded him for not taking care of his health. However, the actor has reassured fans that he is feeling better and may even return to work soon.
In a Facebook post, opposition leader V.D. Satheesan expresses his disappointment with the recent announcement of Padma Awards, stating that truly talented individuals are being overlooked. He argues that actors Chiranjeevi and Mithun Chakraborty, who were honored with Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan respectively, were not more deserving than veteran actor Mammootty. Satheesan also highlights the absence of other talented personalities such as T. Padmanabhan and Sreekumaran Thampi, calling for greater recognition of the country's talent through Padma Awards.