Sukhwinder wins National Award for ‘Bismil’, says song deserved it

Sukhwinder Singh, who has bagged National Award for song Bismil from Haider, said he feels the track truly deserved the honour.

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Sukhwinder Singh, who has bagged National Award for song Bismil from Haider, said he feels the track truly deserved the honour.

Singer Sukhwinder Singh was on Tuesday named for the National Film Award for best playback singing for the song “Bismil” from “Haider”. He’s happy as he feels the track truly deserved the honour.

Lucky to be with Vishal Bharadwaj & Sukhvinder Singh, while National Awards were announced! Congrats, Team #Haider ! pic.twitter.com/f77u5kBjRc

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) March 24, 2015

“It’s an amazing feeling. Vishal Bhardwaj is a fabulous person and a good musician. ‘Bismil’ deserves this appreciation and Gulzar has put in a beautiful soul in the track with his words,” the singer, who is known for his mesmerising and powerful voice, told IANS.

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“Singing for this song was an absolute pleasure. I am extremely happy that I got a National Award for this song and this film.” (Read for the complete list of 62nd National Film Awards Winners)

“Bismil”, choreographed by Sudesh Adhana, has also been cited in that department.

“Haider” features Shahid Kapoor, Tabu and Kay Kay Menon among others, and was inspired by William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Hamlet”.

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