Saras Salil Bhojpuri Cine Awards: The Amazing Last 6 Years
The Saras Salil Bhojpuri Cine Awards have become a significant event in the Bhojpuri film industry, celebrating the talent and contributions of artists over the years. Here's a recap of the last five years of this prestigious award show:
2020: The Inaugural Event
The first edition of the Saras Salil Bhojpuri Cine Awards was held in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, at the Badshah Marriage Hall. The event was graced by Bhojpuri cinema's superstar Ravi Kishan, along with other prominent figures like Arvind Akela Kallu, Shubham Tiwari, Vimal Pandey, Kajal Raghavani, Ritu Singh, and Kanak Yadav. Brijesh Tripathi, known for acting in the most Bhojpuri films, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
2021: The Second Award Function
The second edition took place in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, at the Forever Lawn. Thousands of fans gathered to cheer for their favorite stars, including Dineshlal Yadav 'Nirahua', Pradeep Pandey 'Chintu', Amrapali Dubey, and Sanjay Pandey. Performances by Sanjana Silk, Anjali Singh, Divakar Dwivedi, Antara Singh 'Priyanka', Kavita Yadav, and Vimal Pandey lit up the stage. The event was hosted by Shubham Tiwari and Dr. Mahi Khan, and received high praise from Harish Dwivedi, the then MP of Basti.
2022: The Third Award Function
The third edition returned to Basti, hosted at the Balaji Prakash Hotel. Esteemed personalities like Arvind Akela Kallu, Yamini Singh, Samar Singh, Kavita Yadav, Anoop Tiwari, Sanjay Pandey, Rohit Singh 'Matru', Pramod Shastri, Shubham Tiwari, and Vinod Mishra were awarded. Tarkeshwar Mishra 'Rahi' was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Bhojpuri cinema. The event was further enlivened by dance performances by Arvind Akela Kallu, Yamini Singh, Samar Singh, and Kavita Yadav.
2023: The Fourth Award Function
The fourth edition was held in Ayodhya at the Forever Lawn on the Ayodhya Mahotsav Stage. Despite the chilly weather, the audience's enthusiasm warmed the atmosphere. Stars like Pradeep Pandey 'Chintu', Amrapali Dubey, Vinod Mishra, Anupama Yadav, Anara Gupta, Gunjan Singh, Mahima Gupta, and Zoya Khan elevated the event's grandeur. Pradeep Pandey 'Chintu' stole the show with his dance performance, inviting co-stars like Anara Gupta, Zoya Khan, Mahima Gupta, Srishti Pathak, Anupama Yadav, and Mamta Raut to join him on stage.
2024: The Fifth Award Function
The fifth edition returned to Ayodhya, welcoming Bhojpuri stars once again. The event saw the presence of Dineshlal Yadav 'Nirahua', Amrapali Dubey, Dev Singh, Anjana Singh, Mahi Khan, Vimal Pandey, Pakhi Hegde, Ambarish Singh, Raksha Gupta, Dhamma Verma, KK Goswami, CP Bhatt, Aryan Babu, and Ayushi Mishra, among others. Kunal Singh, often referred to as the "Amitabh Bachchan of Bhojpuri Cinema," was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The hosting duties were expertly handled by Vimal Pandey and Dr. Mahi Khan.
The Saras Salil Bhojpuri Cine Awards have consistently celebrated the vibrant culture and talent of the Bhojpuri film industry, making it a much-anticipated event each year. The upcoming sixth edition in Lucknow promises to be another grand celebration of Bhojpuri cinema.
