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Prosenjit Chatterjee Honored with Padma Shri
27 Jan
Summary
- Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee received the honorary Padma Shri Award.
- The award recognizes his contribution to Indian cinema over four decades.
- The Padma Awards for 2026 included 113 Padma Shri recipients.
Veteran Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee was recently bestowed with the honorary Padma Shri Award, acknowledging his impactful contributions to the field of art, particularly within Indian cinema. Chatterjee, who has dedicated over four decades to the Bengali film industry, shared his profound gratitude, emphasizing that the honor is a collective achievement shared with his colleagues, producers, and directors.
The announcement came on the eve of Republic Day 2026, with the Ministry of Home Affairs revealing the year's Padma Award recipients. President approved the conferment of 131 Padma Awards for 2026, comprising 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri honors.
Chatterjee's illustrious career boasts over 200 films, including celebrated Bengali titles like 'Chokher Bali' and 'Baishe Srabon,' as well as appearances in Bollywood films such as 'Shanghai.' He has also been recognized for his roles in web series like 'Jubilee.'
