Babita gets Ananda Mela Lifetime Achievement Award in USA

On August 3, veteran actress Babita was honoured with the Ananda Mela Lifetime Achievement Award at the ‘Ananda Mela Award and Cultural Programme 2026’, held at the Church of Scientology in North Hollywood, California, USA.

Babita travelled to Canada on July 24 to celebrate her birthday with her only son, Anik. After celebrating her birthday on July 30, she travelled to the United States on July 31.

The prestigious honour was presented to her on August 3 (US time, August 2) before members of the Bangladeshi diaspora.

Expressing her gratitude, Babita said, “This is the first time I have received such a significant honour in America. I sincerely thank Khan Mohammad Ali for all his efforts, for staying in constant touch with me, and for extending his support throughout.

I have been honoured with numerous awards in Bangladesh, including state recognition. However, receiving this award in the United States has brought me a different kind of joy.

I believe this honour is not only a recognition of me but also of Bangladesh’s film industry as a whole, and of my country. I am truly delighted and proud.”

Meanwhile, to mark Babita’s birthday, a tribute song titled ‘Our Dream Girl’ was released on The Best Twenty Four YouTube channel.