New Delhi: She still rules the hearts of
many as 'Sapnon Ki Rani' and the honour of receiving the
Lifetime Achievement Award added another jewel to veteran
actor Sharmila Tagore's crown.
The 72-year-old actor was bestowed with the recognition
by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry here for her
contribution in the field of cinema.
Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office Jitendra
Singh and Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari presented the award to
Tagore at a ceremony held last night at Siri Fort Auditorium.
The celebrated actor debuted in movies with auteur
Satyajit Ray's Bengali film "Apur Sansar" in 1959.
Her breakout role in Hindi cinema was Shakti Samanta's
1964 film "Kashmir Ki Kali" and Tagore went on to feature in
classics such as "Aradhana", "Mausam", "Amar Prem",
"Satyakam", among others.
When asked what are her favourite films from her diverse
repertoire, the actor said although "Aradhana" and "Amar Prem"
were runaway hits, Gulzar-directed "Mausam" is special.
She received the National Award for Best Actress for the
film. The actor also received National Award for Best
Supporting Actress for 2003 Bengali film, "Abar Aranye".
Filmmaker-poet Muzaffar Ali was conferred with a Special
Award for his outstanding contribution to promote and arts,
fine arts and literature.
Music legend Usha Mangeshkar and singers Prem Bhatia,
Kavita Seth, Ankit Tiwari, Rahul Vaidya, Akriti Kakar, Manmeet
of Meet Brothers and actor Sukhmani Lamba were also feliciated
at the event.
