Padma Awards 2025: Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pankaj Udhas, Arijit Singh Honoured
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Padma Awards 2025: Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pankaj Udhas, Arijit Singh Honoured

ABP News  

Padma Awards 2025: On the eve of Republic Day, the 2025 Padma Awards were unveiled, honouring 139 individuals for their outstanding contributions across various fields. Among the recipients are late musicians Sharda Sinha and Pankaj Udhas, Tamil cinema legend Ajith Kumar, Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna, renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, and celebrated singer Arijit Singh. Pankaj Udhas, Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna get Padma Bhushan Ghazal legend Pankaj Udhas was also posthumously bestowed with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest honor, alongside Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur, Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, veteran actor Anant Nag, and the versatile Bharatnatyam dancer-actress Shobana. Padma Shri to Arijit Singh, Ricky Kej Arijit Singh, along with renowned figures like actor Ashok Saraf, theatre pioneer Barry John, singer Jaspinder Narula, and Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej, will receive the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award.

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Padma Awards 2026 nominations open: Last date July 31, here's how to apply
1 week, 4 days ago

Padma Awards 2026 nominations open: Last date July 31, here's how to apply

India TV News  

Padma Awards 2026 nominations open: Last date July 31, here's how to apply Nominations for the Padma Awards 2026 are now open, with the last date set for July 31, 2025. The process for nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards 2026 has officially begun, with the last date set as July 31, 2025, the government announced on Saturday. Announced …

An upset Sonu Nigam lists Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik as India’s ‘pending Padma Awardees’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

An upset Sonu Nigam lists Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik as India’s ‘pending Padma Awardees’

The Hindu  

Noting that Padma awards were even given posthumously to recognise talent and contribution of individuals, popular singer Sonu Nigam has expressed disappointment over Kishore Kumar, a voice who has inspired singers across the world, for not being considered for "a Padma Shri". In an Instagram video shared on Sunday, a day after the awards were announced, Sonu Nigam -- who …

Sonu Nigam raises questions on Padma awards, mentions Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sonu Nigam raises questions on Padma awards, mentions Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal

India TV News  

On the eve of Republic Day, the Center announced the Padma Awards 2025, conferring the highest civilian honour to 139 people, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. A few hours after the announcement of the Padma Awards 2025, national award singer Sonu Nigam questions the jury for ignoring several big artist this year. Deets about …

Monk chosen for Padma Awards, thanks Mamata for criticising him
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Monk chosen for Padma Awards, thanks Mamata for criticising him

The Hindu  

Swami Pradiptananda alias Kartik Maharaj who has been selected for Padma Shri award by Ministry of Home Affairs for 2025 has thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for criticising him. Kartick Maharaj, who is in charge of Beldanga Ashram of Bharat Sevashram Sangha hit headlines during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted a section …

Ajith Kumar conferred with Padma Bhushan; SS Rajamouli, Vijay Deverakonda, others congratulate actor
2 months ago

Ajith Kumar conferred with Padma Bhushan; SS Rajamouli, Vijay Deverakonda, others congratulate actor

Live Mint  

With Tamil actor Ajith Kumar was on 25 January honoured with Padma Bhushan, a day before Republic Day 2025, he received congratulatory messages from Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, filmmaker SS Rajamouli, actors Sivakarthikeyan and Vijay Deverakonda. After the Padma honour, Ajith Kumar, in his note wrote, as quoted by India Today, “I am deeply humbled and honoured …

SS Rajamouli writes ‘7 Padma Awards for Telugu people this time’ in new post, internet says ‘sab Indian hain'
2 months ago

SS Rajamouli writes ‘7 Padma Awards for Telugu people this time’ in new post, internet says ‘sab Indian hain'

Hindustan Times  

SS Rajamouli shares post on Padma Awardees Taking to X on Saturday, Rajamouli wrote, "7 Padma Awards for Telugu people this time…. Your journey in Indian cinema is truly commendable…" He added, "Also, congratulations to all the other distinguished Telugu & other Indian padma awardees…" In another tweet, he congratulated filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. The impact you’ve made both on and …

Adnan Sami expresses gratitude to PM Modi for nominating him to Padma Awards Committee: ‘My honour to serve India’
2 months ago

Adnan Sami expresses gratitude to PM Modi for nominating him to Padma Awards Committee: ‘My honour to serve India’

Hindustan Times  

On the eve of Republic Day, the Centre announced the Padma Awards 2025, conferring the highest civilian honours to 139 people, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. Adnan Sami thanks PM Modi for nominating him to the Padma Awards committee. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “nominating him to Padma Awards Committe,” Adnan …

Ajith Kumar Expresses Gratitude After Receiving Padma Bhushan Calls It A Testament To Collective Efforts
2 months ago

Ajith Kumar Expresses Gratitude After Receiving Padma Bhushan Calls It A Testament To Collective Efforts

ABP News  

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar expressed gratitude and humility upon being conferred the Padma Bhushan by the Centre on Saturday. Fresh from his recent racing achievement in Dubai, the 53-year-old actor described the award as a "testament to the collective efforts and support of many." Ajith expresses gratitude on receiving Padma Bhushan In a statement shared by his publicist on 'X,' …

Padma Pioneers
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Padma Pioneers

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As the nation geared up to celebrate Republic Day, nine notable achievers from Karnataka got the news that they would receive the Padma Awards. L Subramaniam, one of the most prominent classical musicians today, is among seven Indians set to receive the Padma Vibhushan, while actor Anant Nag, a stalwart in Kannada films is set to receive the Padma …

Ajith Kumar honoured with Padma Bhushan: SS Rajamouli, Sivakarthikeyan congratulate
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Ajith Kumar honoured with Padma Bhushan: SS Rajamouli, Sivakarthikeyan congratulate

India Today  

Actor Ajith Kumar was honoured with Padma Bhushan on January 25. "We are delighted to learn that actor Ajith sir, industrialist Mr Nalli Kuppusamy and Mrs Shobana Chandrakumar have been selected for the Padma Bhushan award, the highest award of the Union Government," read a part of his X post, loosely translated in English. :) — rajamouli ss January 25, …

Chandrababu Naidu, Jr NTR congratulate Nandamuri Balakrishna for Padma honour
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Chandrababu Naidu, Jr NTR congratulate Nandamuri Balakrishna for Padma honour

India Today  

Actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna was one of the 139 veterans to be honoured with a Padma Award on the eve of Republic Day. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated NBK, and wrote on X, "Heartfelt congratulations to Telugu cinema legend and Hindupur MLA, Shri Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu, on being conferred the Padma Bhushan! pic.twitter.com/rC4HEABLmN — N Chandrababu Naidu January 25, 2025 Union …

2025 Padma Awards: Seven get Padma Vibhushan; 19 honoured with Padma Bhushan
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2025 Padma Awards: Seven get Padma Vibhushan; 19 honoured with Padma Bhushan

The Hindu  

The Centre announced the Padma awards 2025 on the eve of Republic Day, conferring the highest civilian honours to 139 people, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. The Padma awards are conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Padma Vibhushan, the highest honour among the Padma awards, is conferred for …

P.R. Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijayan among 4 in sports to get Padma Shri
2 months ago

P.R. Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijayan among 4 in sports to get Padma Shri

The Hindu  

Former men's hockey captain P. R. Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a para-athletics coach figured in the list of 139 that was unveiled for the coveted civilian awards on Saturday. Legendary Indian footballer I. M. Vijayan and India's first Paralympic gold medal-winning …

Pankaj Udhas' daughter Nayaab on dad's Padma Bhushan feat: We wish dad was with us, miss him so much more today
2 months ago

Pankaj Udhas' daughter Nayaab on dad's Padma Bhushan feat: We wish dad was with us, miss him so much more today

Hindustan Times  

Late ghazal legend Pankaj Udhas was conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, 19 years ago, in 2006. Calling it a "bitter-sweet experience", his elder daughter, Nayaab Udhas tells us, "I was so happy and emotional when I got a call to inform us about dad's honour. The Padma Awards 2025 were announced on the eve of …

AP receives 1 Padma Bhushan, 5 Padma awards
2 months ago

AP receives 1 Padma Bhushan, 5 Padma awards

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Famous actor and Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema. Krishna for literature and education, Madugula Nagaphani Sarma for art, Miriyala Appa Rao for art, and Vadiraj Raghawendracharya Panchamukhi for literature and education. Huge congratulations to my Bala Mavayya on being …

Tamil Nadu celebrates 13 Padma awardees excelling in art, trade, sports, and culture
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu celebrates 13 Padma awardees excelling in art, trade, sports, and culture

The Hindu  

Thirteen persons from Tamil Nadu and one from Puducherry have been recognised with the Padma awards this year. Three people have been named for the Padma Bhushan — actor Ajith Kumar, in the art category; actor and dancer Shobana Chandrakumar and Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti industrialist. This year, 10 persons from Tamil Nadu and one from Puducherry are to be conferred …

Actor Anant Nag, two folk artists of North Karnataka among nine Padma awardees from State
2 months ago

Actor Anant Nag, two folk artists of North Karnataka among nine Padma awardees from State

The Hindu  

“Fans, members from the film industry and well-wishers had written to the Prime Minister recommending me for the Padma awards. I am glad that such an educated crowd felt I was worthy of the honour,” said veteran actor Anant Nag, on being named for Padma Bhushan on the eve of Republic Day. Full list of Padma Awards 2025 A range …

List of people who got Padma Awards 2025 posthumously | Photos
2 months ago

List of people who got Padma Awards 2025 posthumously | Photos

Hindustan Times  

The Centre announced the list of the awardees of the Padma Award on Saturday. A total of 139 Padma Awardees have been announced, with one duo case, out of which, 7 are Padma Vibhushan awardees, 19 Padma Bhushan awardees and 113 Padma Shri awardees. List of posthumous awardees 17 July 1991 - MT Vasudevan Nair, Writer MT Vasudevan Nair has …

Balakrishna bags Padma Bhushan, four others from A.P. get Padma Shri
2 months ago

Balakrishna bags Padma Bhushan, four others from A.P. get Padma Shri

The Hindu  

Actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna will receive ‘Padma Bhushan’ while four others from A.P. will be conferred ‘Padma Shri’, according to the announcement of the Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, in New Delhi on Saturday evening. Actor Jr. NTR, Minister Nara Lokesh, Brahmani, Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat were among those who congratulated Mr. Balakrishna …

Padma Awards 2025: Sharda Sinha, Pankaj Udhas honoured posthumously, Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur among 139 recipients
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2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Sharda Sinha, Pankaj Udhas honoured posthumously, Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur among 139 recipients

Firstpost  

Late musicians Sharda Sinha, Pankaj Udhas, Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar, veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and singer Arijit Singh were among 139 recipients of the coveted Padma Awards for the year 2025 announced on the eve of Republic Day. Folk singer Sinha and noted Malayalam screenwriter-director M T Vasudevan Nair have been posthumously honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian …

Former CJI, violinist, and Kathak dancer among Padma Vibhushan awardees
2 months ago

Former CJI, violinist, and Kathak dancer among Padma Vibhushan awardees

The Hindu  

Former Chief Justice of India Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, who gave a dissenting opinion among the Supreme Court Bench that outlawed triple talaq in 2017, was conferred with Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, as part of the Padma awards announced on the eve of Republic Day. Gastroenterologist D. Nageshwara Reddy and Kathak dancer Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia, violinist …

Padma Awards 2025: Meet the unsung and unique heroes of India
2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Meet the unsung and unique heroes of India

Live Mint  

The government of India on Saturday announced the list of 139 Padma Awards for the year 2025, which was approved by the President Droupadi Murmu. Here are a list of 14 such unsung heroes: Bhim Singh Bhavesh: Bhim Singh Bhavesh from Bihar's Bhojpur, popularly known as 'Musahar ki Messiah', is a dedicated social worker who has been working for the …

Full list of recipients of Padma Awards 2025
2 months ago

Full list of recipients of Padma Awards 2025

Op India  

The Union government on Saturday released the list of Padma Award winners on the eve of the 76th Republic Day celebrations. Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, …

Padma Awards 2025: Ajith Kumar, Shobana Chandrakumar among awardees -- Check out full list
2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Ajith Kumar, Shobana Chandrakumar among awardees -- Check out full list

Live Mint  

The Padma Awards — one of the highest civilian honours of the country — are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service while ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order. A ‘Padma Shri’ is awarded for distinguished service in any field. Full list of Padma Awardees …

Padma Awards 2025: Arijit Singh, Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur, late Pankaj Udhas among recipients this year
2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Arijit Singh, Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur, late Pankaj Udhas among recipients this year

Hindustan Times  

Padma Awards announced On Saturday, the Narendra Modi government announced the 2025 Padma Awards, one of the top civilian honours in the country. The Ministry of home affairs announced seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awardees. The seven Padma Vibhushan awardees include renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, who has been posthumously awarded India's second highest civilian …

Ajith Kumar conferred Padma Bhushan; actor thanks government for the honour
2 months ago

Ajith Kumar conferred Padma Bhushan; actor thanks government for the honour

The Hindu  

Tamil star Ajith Kumar has been conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, by the Union government. Padma awards 2025 highlights A charismatic motorsport racer — who owns the racing team Ajith Kumar Racing — and a State-level shooting champion, Ajith also thanked the motor racing fraternity and the sports pistol and rifle shooting community for their support. “I …

Full list of Padma Awards 2025
2 months ago

Full list of Padma Awards 2025

The Hindu  

Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. Sharda Sinha Art Bihar Padma Bhushan 8 Shri A Surya Prakash Literature and Education - Journalism Karnataka 9 Shri Anant Nag Art Karnataka 10 Shri Bibek Debroy Literature and Education NCT Delhi 11 Shri Jatin …

Padma Awards Announced: R Ashwin Gets Padma Shri, Sreejesh Bags Padma Bhushan - Full List
2 months ago

Padma Awards Announced: R Ashwin Gets Padma Shri, Sreejesh Bags Padma Bhushan - Full List

ABP News  

The Government of India revealed the list of Padma Award recipients on Saturday, January 25, which included five distinguished sports personalities among the honorees. Alongside Ashwin, football icon IM Vijayan, Paralympic archer Harvinder Singh, and veteran coach Satyapal Singh were also recipients of the Padma Shri. Also on ABP Live | Asha Bhosle's Granddaughter And Mohammed Siraj: Viral Photo Sparks …

Padma Awards 2025: Padma Bhushan for Sreejesh; Padma Shri for Ashwin, IM Vijayan, Harvinder Singh, Satyapal Singh
2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Padma Bhushan for Sreejesh; Padma Shri for Ashwin, IM Vijayan, Harvinder Singh, Satyapal Singh

The Hindu  

Five sportsmen have been named in the Padma Awards honour roll for 2025. Sreejesh has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India, for his part in the two back-to-back bronze medals India won at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and Paris Olympics in 2024. Vijayan have been conferred with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award …

Padma Awards 2025: Ajith Kumar honoured with Padma Bhushan
2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Ajith Kumar honoured with Padma Bhushan

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ajith Kumar, who is on cloud following the win at the Dubai 24H racing event earlier this month, has one more reason to celebrate. Padma Awards 2025 announced Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, were announced on Saturday. Ajith Kumar has been honoured with the nation's third-highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan, by the Government …

Padma Awards 2025: Full list of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardees
2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Full list of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardees

Hindustan Times  

Padma Awards 2025: The Central government on Saturday announced the recipients of the coveted Padma Awards. Padma Awards 2025: Bollywood singer Arijit Singh, folk singer Sharda Sinha and cricketer R Ashwin. The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. This year, the government has awarded 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma …

Padma Awards: Osamu Suzuki, Sharda Sinha get Padma Vibhushan, Arijit Singh and cricketer R Ashwin get Padma Shri
2 months ago

Padma Awards: Osamu Suzuki, Sharda Sinha get Padma Vibhushan, Arijit Singh and cricketer R Ashwin get Padma Shri

Hindustan Times  

The Narendra Modi government on Saturday announced the 2025 Padma awards, one of the top civilian honours in the country. : Bibek Debroy was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, Sharda Singh has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan and singer Arijit Singh has been awarded the Padma Shri. Padma Vibhushan The seven Padma Vibhushan awardees include renowned folk singer Sharda …

Padma Awards 2025: Padma Shri for 100-year-old freedom fighter, Kuwaiti yoga pioneer, Nagaland fruit farmer
2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Padma Shri for 100-year-old freedom fighter, Kuwaiti yoga pioneer, Nagaland fruit farmer

Live Mint  

30 people from various walks of life were awarded the Padma Shri on Saturday — ahead of Republic Day celebrations in India. The list included a 100-year old freedom fighter from Goa, a Dhak player from West Bengal, the first woman puppeteers of India, two travel influencers and more. The Padma Awards — one of the highest civilian honours of …

Padma awards 2025 highlights: Winners to be announced today
2 months ago

Padma awards 2025 highlights: Winners to be announced today

The Hindu  

When the final list of the Padma awards was released, 113 people were awarded with Padma Shri, 19 with Padma Bhushan and 7 with Padma Vibhushan awards. The Padma awards, among the country’s highest civilian honours, are conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Padma Vibhushan, the highest honour among the Padma awards, is conferred …

Padma Awards 2025: Pankaj Udhas gets Padma Bhushan, Arijit Singh Padma Shri | Check list of awardees in art
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2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Pankaj Udhas gets Padma Bhushan, Arijit Singh Padma Shri | Check list of awardees in art

India TV News  

Padma Awards 2025: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday announced Padma Awards 2020 to 137 individuals for their contribution in their respective fields. Noted singer Arijit Singh was conferred with Padma Shri, while legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas got Padma Bhushan. Folk singer Sinha and noted Malayalam screenwriter-director M T Vasudevan Nair have been posthumously honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second …

Padma Awards 2025: Sharda Sinha conferred with Padma Vibhushan, Sushil Modi awarded Padma Bhushan | Full List
2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Sharda Sinha conferred with Padma Vibhushan, Sushil Modi awarded Padma Bhushan | Full List

India TV News  

Padma Awards 2025: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred upon 137 individuals for their contribution in their respective fields. Those awarded Padma Vibhushan include Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy for Medicine, Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar in Public Affairs, Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia, Lakshminarayana Subramaniam and Sharda Sinha in Arts, M. T. Vasudevan Nair in Literature and Education and Osamu Suzuki in Trade and …

Padma Awards 2025: Sushil Modi, Pankaj Udhas, PR Sreejesh in recipient list
2 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Sushil Modi, Pankaj Udhas, PR Sreejesh in recipient list

India Today  

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi, folk singer Sharda Sinha, and hockey player PR Sreejesh are among the 139 individuals who will be conferred with the Padma awards, which were announced on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. Notable recipients of the Padma Bhushan award include Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, noted economist …

Cine Stars Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi, Late Justice M Fathima Beevi Conferred Padma Awards
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cine Stars Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi, Late Justice M Fathima Beevi Conferred Padma Awards

News 18  

Yesteryear actor Vyjayanthimala Bali, Telugu star Konidela Chiranjeevi, the first woman judge of the Supreme Court late M Fathima Beevi and “Bombay Samachar” owner Hormusji N Cama were among the eminent persons conferred Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday. BJP leader O Rajagopal, Ladakh’s spiritual leader Togdan Rinpochey, Tamil actor late “Captain” Vijayakant and Kundan Vyas, group editor …

Actors Vyjayanthimala Bali, Konidela Chiranjeevi conferred with Padma Vibhushan by President Droupadi Murmu
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Actors Vyjayanthimala Bali, Konidela Chiranjeevi conferred with Padma Vibhushan by President Droupadi Murmu

India TV News  

President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented South India's megastar Chiranjeevi with the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honour, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. In addition to Chiranjeevi, veteran actor Vyjayanthimala received a Padma Vibhushan while in attendance of her family. Legendary actress Vyjanthimala, Former Vice President M Venkiah Naidu, and Telugu superstar K Chiranjeevi were among the recipients of …

Odisha Government Announces Monthly Honorarium for Padma Awardees
1 year ago

Odisha Government Announces Monthly Honorarium for Padma Awardees

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 to the recipients of Padma awards. Padma awardees have enhanced the glory of Odisha with their talent and service,” the state government said in a press statement. While a lot of people in Odisha have already received Padma awards earlier, four persons received Padma Shri in 2024. …

Actor Chiranjeevi says overwhelmed, humbled by second Padma award
1 year, 2 months ago

Actor Chiranjeevi says overwhelmed, humbled by second Padma award

The Hindu  

Actor Konidela Chiranjeevi has said he was overwhelmed and humbled by the announcement of the Padma Vibhushan Award by the Union Government late last night. In one minute and 17-second video message on X, Mr. Chiranjeevi popularly called the Megastar said: “It is only the unconditional love of the audience, friends, blood brothers and sister. I owe this life and …

'I am really overwhelmed...', Chiranjeevi issues message after Padma Vibhushan honour | WATCH
1 year, 2 months ago

'I am really overwhelmed...', Chiranjeevi issues message after Padma Vibhushan honour | WATCH

India TV News  

After being conferred with Padma Vibhusha, Chiranjeevi expressed his joy by posting a special video message for his fans for being grateful and always being supportive of whatever he has done in his career so far. At this moment of pride, I would like to thank the government of India and our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji for bestowing …

Padma Awards 2024: PM Modi congratulates all recipients, says 'India cherishes their contribution'
1 year, 2 months ago

Padma Awards 2024: PM Modi congratulates all recipients, says 'India cherishes their contribution'

India TV News  

Padma Awards 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated all those who have been conferred the Padma Awards and said India cherishes their contribution across diverse sectors. Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, actors Vyjayantimala Bali and Konidela Chiranjeevi, Sulabh International founder late Bindeshwar Pathak, first woman judge of Supreme Court late M Fathima Beevi and Bombay Samachar owner …

Padma Awards: Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi, Mithun and Usha Uthup among recipients
1 year, 2 months ago

Padma Awards: Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi, Mithun and Usha Uthup among recipients

Hindustan Times  

Vyjayantimala, 90, and Chiranjeevi, 68, have been bestowed with the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour awarded for exceptional and distinguished service. HT Image Regarded as one of Indian cinema's finest actors, Vyjayantimala starred in many classics from 1950s and 1960s, including "Devdas", "Naya Daur", "Aasha", "Sadhna", "Gunga Jumna", "Sangam" and "Jewel Thief". Fondly called Captain by his fans, …

Republic Day 2024: Top Padma honour for Venkaiah Naidu, Chiranjeevi
1 year, 2 months ago

Republic Day 2024: Top Padma honour for Venkaiah Naidu, Chiranjeevi

Hindustan Times  

Former vice-president Venkaiah Naidu, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, yesteryear stalwart Vyjayanthimala, Sulabh founder Bindheshwar Pathak, and Bharatnatyam exponent Padma Subrahmanyam are the five people awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, the government announced on Thursday. Nine awardees were posthumously honoured — including Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijaykanth and India’s first woman Supreme Court judge, M Fathima Beevi who were both awarded …

Rohan Bopanna among seven sportspersons to receive Padma Shri 2024 awards; check full list here
1 year, 2 months ago

Rohan Bopanna among seven sportspersons to receive Padma Shri 2024 awards; check full list here

India TV News  

The veteran tennis ace Rohan Bopanna is among seven sportspersons set to receive the Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian honour. The Ministry of Home Affairs released the list of Padma Award 2024 winners list which comprises 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri Awards on Thursday. India's experienced squash player Joshna Chinappa is also set to …

Padma Awards 2024: Venkaiah Naidu, Chiranjeevi get Padma Vibhushan
1 year, 2 months ago

Padma Awards 2024: Venkaiah Naidu, Chiranjeevi get Padma Vibhushan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The central government has conferred India's second-highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan to former vice president Venkaiah Naidu, actors Vyjayantimala Bali and Konidela Chiranjeevi, social worker Bindeshwar Pathak and Bharat Natyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam. Renowned art patron and philanthropist Kiran Nadar and Indian squash star Joshna Chinappa will receive the Padma Shri, India's third-highest civilian award. Among the Padma …

Padma Awards: Tennis star Rohan Bopanna, squash player Joshna Chinnappa conferred with Padma Shri
1 year, 2 months ago

Padma Awards: Tennis star Rohan Bopanna, squash player Joshna Chinnappa conferred with Padma Shri

India Today  

Days after being crowned as the new World No.1 in men's doubles, Rohan Bopanna has now been conferred with the honour of Padma Shri as the list for the prestigious Padma awards were released on Thursday, January 25. Apart from Bopanna and Chinappa, Harbinder Singh, Purnima Mahato, Satendra Singh Lohia, Gaurav Khanna and Uday Vishwanath Deshpande are all set to …

Padma Awards 2025: Nomination process begins for public | Check details, process here
1 year, 10 months ago

Padma Awards 2025: Nomination process begins for public | Check details, process here

India TV News  

Padma Awards 2025: The Central government on Wednesday requested all citizens to identify talented people whose excellence and achievements deserve to be honoured with the Padma Awards and recommend their names. Padma Awards: How to register for individuals Go to Registration or Login Button on the top right corner of the Home Page Click ‘Individual’ radio button and select the …

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