Juhi Chawla presents a prestigious award to Prosenjit Chatterjee in Kolkata

The Times Business Awards honoured excellence in business, education, food, and film in the presence of various notable figures.

Juhi Chawla attended the event as the Chief Guest alongside Atri Bhattacharya, Additional Chief Secretary of the West Bengal Government, Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata, and Siriporn Tantipanyathep, Consul-General of Thailand in Kolkata.

The prestigious title of Legend of Bengali Cinema was conferred upon veteran actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, whose contribution to the Bengali film industry has been unparalleled.

Prosenjit Chatterjee at the event. Image by Arpita Das

Prosenjit Chatterjee, on receiving the honour, said, “I honestly have no idea why I’m receiving this award at a business awards ceremony, but then again, cinema is an industry too."

"Having worked for so many years, I’m truly grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way," the actor added.

Among the awardees, Apollo Cosmetic Clinic was recognised as the Leading Brand in Cosmetology, with Nikita Khilani, Director of Apollo Clinic, Salt Lake receiving the award.

The BSS School bagged the title of Leading School in South Kolkata, while Arsalan was declared the Leading Mughlai Chain.

Chawla congratulated all the winners and concluded by saying, "Winners are not those who win; winners are those who never quit.”

The event highlighted the inspiring journeys of individuals and organizations that have demonstrated perseverance, innovation, and leadership in their respective fields.

(Reporting by Rishika Sharma, Images by Arpita Das)