Sandhya Mukhopadhyay, noted Bengali singer who refused Padma Shri award dies at 90
Legendary Bengali singer Sandhya Mukhopadhyay, who was recently in news for refusing the prestigious Padma Shri award which was given by the government of India. She died on Tuesday evening at the age of 90.
Feb 15, 2022, 21:30 PM IST
Veteran singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who refused Padma award, hospitalised for breathlessness
The singer, a recipient of 'Banga Bibhushan', and National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer, had a couple of days back refused an offer of a Padma Shri award when she was contacted by central government officials telephonically for her acquiesce.
Jan 27, 2022, 17:21 PM IST
Singer Sandhya Mukherjee, 90, refuses to accept Padma Shri award offer
Daughter Soumi Sengupta said Mukherjee told the senior official who called from Delhi that she was not willing to be named as a Padma Shri recipient on being contacted seeking her consent to being named a Padma Shri in the Republic Day awards list.
Jan 26, 2022, 19:54 PM IST
