Popular music director, producer and singer B Praak recently won the National Award as Best Playback Singer for his track ‘Teri mitti’ in the Akshay Kumar starrer film ‘Kesari’.

Talking to a new agency B Praak expressed his gratitude and said that he is feeling absolutely amazing. “ I never thought that I would one day get a National Award. It definitely makes me feel blessed to have got it. It's all due to God's grace," he said.

Recalling superstar Akshay Kumar's reaction after listening to the song for the first time, B Praak added, "I remember the first time I dubbed the song, Akshay Kumar sir called to congratulate me and conveyed how the song had touched his soul and appreciated how beautifully it was sung. I'll never forget his words where he said, you have sung the best song of my life. Hearing this, I was left speechless. That day I truly realised that this song would stay in my heart and this world forever."

Asked who he would dedicate the award to, the singer replied: "Definitely to my fans! They have always been one of my greatest support systems and are my constant inspiration. It's their continued blessings and love that helped me reach such heights of success and today has led me to receive a National Award."