Haricharan Singh Bhatti Calls Padma Shri His 'Proudest Achievement'
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Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh's Harchandan Singh Bhatti regards his Padma Shri award as his proudest achievement. Bhatti has been a key figure at Bharat Bhawan and has made significant contributions to the arts in India.
Key Takeaways
- Haricharan Singh Bhatti has received the Padma Shri award.
- He began his career at Bharat Bhawan in 1981.
- Bhatti has also curated the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum.
- Five notable individuals from Madhya Pradesh were awarded the Padma Shri.
- Bhatti considers this award his biggest professional milestone.
Bhopal, Jan 26 (NationPress) Madhya Pradesh’s Harchandan Singh Bhatti, who has been honored with the Padma Shri award by the Union government, described this recognition as the ‘proudest achievement’.
Bhatti has been affiliated with Bharat Bhawan in Bhopal since 1981, working as a designer.
“This is the proudest achievement of my life, as my contributions have been acknowledged with the highest civilian award. I extend my gratitude to the Union government,” he shared with IANS.
Originally from Dehradun, Bhatti completed his schooling in Ghaziabad and graduated in arts from Fine Arts College, Indore.
“I began my journey with Bharat Bhawan as a designer in 1981 and eventually retired as its director. Receiving the Padma Shri is the pinnacle of my career,” he stated.
Despite facing health challenges due to old age, Bhatti has served as the art curator for the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum.
He is also a recipient of the Rashtriya Kalidas Samman award from the Madhya Pradesh government.
On the eve of Republic Day, the Union government recognized five distinguished individuals from Madhya Pradesh with the Padma Shri award.
The Padma Shri, India’s revered civilian honor, was awarded to folk singer Bheru Singh Chouhan, Harchandan Singh Bhatti (artist), Jagdish Joshila (novelist), Sally Holkar (social entrepreneur), and Budhendra Jain (Medical Superintendent).
Folk artist Bheru Singh Chouhan (64), affectionately known as ‘Nirgun Bhakti Ke Bheru’ from the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, has dedicated 50 years to preserving oral folk traditions.
Chouhan expressed his gratitude upon receiving the country’s highest civilian honor, calling it a ‘proud moment’ for his entire family.
Having learned to sing from his father as a child, he said, “I am thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for acknowledging my efforts. My involvement in various cultural initiatives would not be possible without the support of the Union and state governments.”
Jagdish Joshila (75), known as ‘Nimadi Ke Novelist’ from Khargone for over 50 years, pioneered Nimadi prose literature with significant works like 'Bhalai Ki Jad Patthal Mein' and 'Gaanv Ki Pehchaan'.
Social entrepreneur Sally Holkar (82) has spent over five decades revitalizing the 300-year-old Maheshwari handloom industry, drawing inspiration from Rani Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy.
Originally from the US, Sally has transformed the once-dwindling Maheshwari craft into a thriving, globally recognized art form, seamlessly integrating tradition with modern design.
Currently, Budhendra Jain is affiliated with Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya in Chitrakoot, Satna district.
On the eve of Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu sanctioned 139 Padma Awards, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri honors.
