Amitabh Bachchan feels honorued, humbled and grateful after receiving Padma Vibhushan in front of Aishwarya, Abhishek, Jaya and others - IndiaTV News
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Amitabh Bachchan feels honorued, humbled and grateful after receiving Padma Vibhushan in front of Aishwarya, Abhishek, Jaya and others - IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Grateful to well-wishers, fans: Big B on Padma Vibhushan : Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was accorded with Padma Vibhushan, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, has thanked his fans for making him what he is today. "The Padma Vibhushan awarded today by the President of India at a most honoured and prestigious ceremony. Humbled and so grateful to all the well wishers and fans who's love and affection and following brought me from humble beginnings to this state," a post on his official Facebook page read. "Three Padma Awards: Padma Shri, then Padma Bhushan, and then Padma Vibhushan.from three different Presidents over the years mentioned.so honoured and humbled," he shared.

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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 …

'Padma Bhushan testament to collective efforts and support of many', says actor Ajith Kumar
2 months ago

'Padma Bhushan testament to collective efforts and support of many', says actor Ajith Kumar

Firstpost  

The actor wished his late father had lived to see this day, but said he would proud that his spirit and legacy live on in all that I do Top Tamil star Ajith Kumar on Saturday said he was “deeply humbled and honoured” to be awarded Padma Bhushan by the Centre, stating it was a testament to the collective efforts …

Chandrababu Naidu, Jr NTR congratulate Nandamuri Balakrishna for Padma honour
2 months ago

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

Rajinikanth on Vijayakanth receiving a posthumous Padma Bhushan: ‘I miss him’
10 months, 1 week ago

Rajinikanth on Vijayakanth receiving a posthumous Padma Bhushan: ‘I miss him’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Rajinikanth’s heartfelt video message about the late actor-politician Vijayakanth is being widely shared on X. ‘He is a warrior’ Rajinikanth fondly remembered Vijayakanth and expressed gratitude to the government for honouring him with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. He says, “The central government honoured late actor and my friend, Vijayakanth, with Padma Bhushan. Thank you.” Vijayakanth’s Padma Bhushan On …

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 …

Megastar Chiranjeevi to Receive Padma Vibhushan in Delhi tomorrow
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Megastar Chiranjeevi to Receive Padma Vibhushan in Delhi tomorrow

Deccan Chronicle  

A Proud Moment for Telugu Cinema as the iconic Telugu film actor, megastar Chiranjeevi, will be conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award, the second-highest civilian honor in New Delhi on Thursday. Chiranjeevi's contributions to Indian cinema, particularly Telugu film industry, span over four decades. The Padma Vibhushan recognition is a testament to Chiranjeevi's tireless efforts in promoting Indian cinema …

Netizens react as Mithun Chakraborty meets PM Modi; actor’s son writes, ’The greatest man I know’
11 months ago

Netizens react as Mithun Chakraborty meets PM Modi; actor’s son writes, ’The greatest man I know’

Live Mint  

Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty who was conferred with Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu on April 22 paid a visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congrats on your Padma Bhushan Award!” Padma Awards is one of the highest civilian honours of the country and is conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. Anupama Actor Sudhashu Pandey …

Amitabh Bachchan receives Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2024
11 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan receives Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2024

India TV News  

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a function held at Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih. Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer AR Rahman, who is earning praises for his album for the Imtiaz Ali directorial Amar Singh Chamkila, was also feted with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for his contributions to the field of music. …

Venkaiah Naidu conferred Padma Vibhushan by President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan | WATCH
11 months ago

Venkaiah Naidu conferred Padma Vibhushan by President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan | WATCH

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred Padma Vibhushan to former Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu in the field of Public Affairs. "President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Vibhushan for outstanding public service to Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, the 13th Vice-President of India. He made for himself a unique place in Indian politics with his simplicity and a humane approach …

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 …

An overwhelmed Chiranjeevi reacts to Padma Vibhushan honour: ‘I have done so little’
1 year, 2 months ago

An overwhelmed Chiranjeevi reacts to Padma Vibhushan honour: ‘I have done so little’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Chiranjeevi released a video message thanking fans and wellwishers for their love and support as he has been conferred with Padma Vibhushan. Reacting to the honour, Chiranjeevi said, “After hearing this news, I became speechless.” Chiranjeevi on his second Padma Award “I am really overwhelmed, humbled, and grateful. ‘Thank you Narendra Modi Ji for Padma Vibhushan’ Chiranjeevi went on …

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  

New Delhi, Jan 25 Indian cinema veterans Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi, Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup and composer Pyarelal Sharma were among 132 recipients of the coveted Padma Awards for the year 2024 announced on the eve of Republic Day. Regarded as one of Indian cinema's finest actors, Vyjayantimala starred in many classics from 1950s and 1960s, including "Devdas", "Naya Daur", "Aasha", …

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 …

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 …

Amitabha Bhattacharya | Rethinking the Padma and Bharat Ratna Awards
1 year, 5 months ago

Amitabha Bhattacharya | Rethinking the Padma and Bharat Ratna Awards

Deccan Chronicle  

The recent demise of iconic agricultural scientist M.S. The nation’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, and the Padma awards continue to interest its citizens since these were instituted in 1954. How does one compare, for example, Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar or Lata Mangeshkar with, say, M. Visvesvaraya or Mother Teresa, except that we can agree all attained the highest …

Late Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sudha Murty, Keeravaani conferred Padma awards
1 year, 11 months ago

Late Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sudha Murty, Keeravaani conferred Padma awards

Live Mint  

Veteran socialist leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Late Mulayam Singh Yadav, and medical professional Dilip Mahalanabis, known globally for his work on Oral Rehydration Solution, were among those conferred the Padma Vibhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday. President Droupadi Murmu resents Padma Bhushan to philanthropist Sudha Murty for Social Work during Padma Awards 2023 ceremony at …

Padma Awards 2023: Akhilesh receives 'Padma Vibhushan' for his late father Mulayam Singh Yadav | WATCH
1 year, 11 months ago

Padma Awards 2023: Akhilesh receives 'Padma Vibhushan' for his late father Mulayam Singh Yadav | WATCH

India TV News  

Padma Awards 2023: Former Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav was today conferred the Padma Vibhushan posthumously by President Droupadi Murmu and the award was received by his son Akhilesh Yadav, a former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister. He was elected 10 times to Uttar Pradesh assembly and seven times to Lok Sabha and was popularly known as 'Netaji'Mulayam Singh Yadav's …

Watch: President Murmu presents Padma awards, Jhunjhunwala, Birla honoured
2 years ago

Watch: President Murmu presents Padma awards, Jhunjhunwala, Birla honoured

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards for this year, at a Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan today evening. President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Bhushan on industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla during Padma Awards 2023 ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi, Wednesday. Former Union Minister SM Krishna, Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, Singer Suman Kalyanpur, Kantha embroidery artist …

'Aap ne meri jholi bhar di...'- a rare expression of gratitude by Padma Shri awardee Hirbai to PM Modi | WATCH
2 years ago

'Aap ne meri jholi bhar di...'- a rare expression of gratitude by Padma Shri awardee Hirbai to PM Modi | WATCH

India TV News  

Padma award distribution: Social worker Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi, 70, was conferred with the Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu for her contribution to uplifting the lives of the tribal community on Wednesday. Lobi briefly stopped near the first row where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several union ministers were seated. …

Padma awards 2023: Government impartial in honouring people, says Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
2 years, 2 months ago

Padma awards 2023: Government impartial in honouring people, says Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

India TV News  

Padma awards 2023: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Thursday while speaking about the Padma awardees said that the government is impartial in honouring people. The government gives Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan to honour the people's hard work in different fields," added the president of the Republican Party of India. On being asked …

26 unsung heroes among Padma awardees along with Mulayam Singh, Zakir Hussain
2 years, 2 months ago

26 unsung heroes among Padma awardees along with Mulayam Singh, Zakir Hussain

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Medical professional Dilip Mahalanabis, who returned from the United States to serve in the 1971-Bangladesh war refugee camps and promoted worldwide use of Oral Rehydration Solution saving over five crore lives globally, figured among 26 unsung heroes named for the prestigious Padma awards on the eve of India’s 74th Republic Day. Retired government doctor from the Andaman Islands– …

Padma Awards 2023: Mulayam Singh Yadav, SM Krishna among 6 awarded Padma Vibhushan | Details
2 years, 2 months ago

Padma Awards 2023: Mulayam Singh Yadav, SM Krishna among 6 awarded Padma Vibhushan | Details

India TV News  

Padma Awards 2023: Mulayam Singh Yadav, SM Krishna among 6 awarded Padma Vibhushan | Details Padma Awards 2023: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav and former External Affairs minister in the UPA government SM Krishna's names for the Padma Vibhushan were a surprise as their politics innings had been against the ruling party-BJP. Late Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister …

Amitabh Bachchan be conferred with Bharat Ratna, says Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata Film Festival
2 years, 3 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan be conferred with Bharat Ratna, says Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata Film Festival

India TV News  

The Kolkata International Film Festival kickstarted with Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, Sourav Ganguly, Arijit Singh and many other celebrities in attendance. At the gathering, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised the demand that cinema icon, Amitabh Bachchan be honoured with Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for his contribution to Indian and world cinema. Mamata Banerjee …

Padma Awards 2022: Kalyan Singh, Neeraj Chopra, Covaxin makers, others honoured
2 years, 11 months ago

Padma Awards 2022: Kalyan Singh, Neeraj Chopra, Covaxin makers, others honoured

Hindustan Times  

President Ram Nath Kovind conferred Padma awards for the year 2022 on 74 distinguished personalities at the civil investiture ceremony-II in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra receives Padma Shri from President Ram Nath Kovind. Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra also received Padma Shri from the president. The list of awardees comprises four Padma Vibhushan, …

Padma Awards 2022: Covaxin Makers, Late Kalyan Singh, Classical Music Maestro Prabha Atre Honoured
2 years, 11 months ago

Padma Awards 2022: Covaxin Makers, Late Kalyan Singh, Classical Music Maestro Prabha Atre Honoured

News 18  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday conferred Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards 2022 at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Among the prominent awardees were Padma Vibhushan recipients – Hindustani classical music maven Dr Prabha Atre and former CM of Uttar Pradesh and BJP stalwart Kalyan Singh. President Ram Nath Kovind presents Padma Vibhushan award …

Padma Awards 2022: Chandraprakash Dwivedi conferred with Padma Shri by President of India
3 years ago

Padma Awards 2022: Chandraprakash Dwivedi conferred with Padma Shri by President of India

India TV News  

Highlights Chandraprakash Dwivedi is best known for directing the 1991 epic TV series Chanakya He has also directed Urmila Matondkar and Manoj Bajpayee starrer Pinjar President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday, conferred Padma awards for the year 2022. Padma Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and …

Padma Awards: Late Gen Rawat, Ghulam Nabi Azad, SII's Cyrus Poonawalla honoured
3 years ago

Padma Awards: Late Gen Rawat, Ghulam Nabi Azad, SII's Cyrus Poonawalla honoured

Hindustan Times  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday conferred Padma awards to recipients at a civil investiture ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad receives his Padma Bhushan award from President Ram Nath Kovind. Among the Padma Bhushan awardees were senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and Serum Institute of India chairman Cyrus Poonawalla in the field of …

Padma Awards 2022: Late CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, Ghulam Nabi Azad, SII’s Cyrus Poonawalla Among Recipients
3 years ago

Padma Awards 2022: Late CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, Ghulam Nabi Azad, SII’s Cyrus Poonawalla Among Recipients

News 18  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday conferred Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards 2022 at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Gurmeet Bawa, N. Chandrasekharan, Devendra Jhajharia, musician Rashid Khan, former Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi, chairman of Serum Institute of India Cyrus Poonawalla and Sachchidanand Swami received the Padma Bhushan awards. At …

President Kovind confers Padma Awards 2022 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-I | Highlights
3 years ago

President Kovind confers Padma Awards 2022 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-I | Highlights

India TV News  

Highlights President Ram Nath Kovind will confer Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri awards today. President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday confered two Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan, and 54 Padma Shri Awards for the year 2022, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Indian Director Chandraprakash Dwivedi receives the Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath …

Padma Awards 2021: Veteran sculptor Sudarsan Sahoo, former LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan honoured
3 years, 4 months ago

Padma Awards 2021: Veteran sculptor Sudarsan Sahoo, former LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan honoured

Firstpost  

While Sahoo was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contribution to the field of art, Sumitra Mahajan, India’s first eight-time woman MP, was honoured with Padma Bhushan for her contribution to public affairs New Delhi: Veteran sculptor Sudarsan Sahoo and former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan were among those given the Padma awards by President Ram Nath Kovind at a …

Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor, and more receive Padma Shri awards
3 years, 4 months ago

Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor, and more receive Padma Shri awards

The Hindu  

Film producers Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor, actor-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut, veteran actor Sarita Joshi, playback singer Suresh Wadkar and music composer Adnan Sami were among 61 Padma Shri awardees for the year 2020 who received the country’s fourth highest civilian honour on Monday at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Johar, director and producer of popular films like “Kuch …

Padma awards: As PM urges citizens to put forward names, all you need to know about civilian honours
3 years, 8 months ago

Padma awards: As PM urges citizens to put forward names, all you need to know about civilian honours

Firstpost  

The Centre has said there is “no rigid criteria or trenchant formula for selection” of an awardee but that the main consideration is the “lifetime achievement of an individual” Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to put forward the names of people doing “exceptional work at the grassroots” for this year’s Padma awards, the nominations for which close on …

Late singer SP Balasubrahmanyam awarded Padma Vibhushan 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

Late singer SP Balasubrahmanyam awarded Padma Vibhushan 2021

India TV News  

Every year, the Padma award winners are announced on the eve of Republic Day, and this year was no different. Carnatic singer Chithra has been awarded Padma Bhushan, third highest honour while singer Bombay Jayashri Ramnath has been awarded with Padma Shri. For those unversed with the Padma Awards, they happen to be one of the highest civilian awards and …

PM tweets on Padma quiz, winner to witness awards ceremony
5 years ago

PM tweets on Padma quiz, winner to witness awards ceremony

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday tweeted about a unique quiz competition that would enable its winner to attend the Padma Awards 2020 ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Here is a unique quiz competition, the Padma Quiz, which gives you an opportunity to witness the Padma Awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Modi tweeted. Padma Awards -- conferred in Padma …

Padma Awards 2020: Jaitley, Sushma conferred Padma Vibhushan; Anand Mahindra, Manohar Parrikar get Padma Bhushan; Karan Johar gets Padma Shri
5 years, 2 months ago

Padma Awards 2020: Jaitley, Sushma conferred Padma Vibhushan; Anand Mahindra, Manohar Parrikar get Padma Bhushan; Karan Johar gets Padma Shri

Firstpost  

Padma Awards: The Padma Vibhushan for this year has been awarded to a total of seven prominent personalities, while 16 have been given the Padma Bhushan and 118 have been given the Padma Shri Ahead of the 71 Republic Day celebrations, the government announced the names of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardees on Saturday. The other recipients …

Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, George Fernandes awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumous
5 years, 2 months ago

Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, George Fernandes awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumous

Live Mint  

As the past year marked the departure of some of the Bharatiya Janata Party's stalwarts, President Ram Nath Kovind will be conferring posthumously India's highest civilian award -- the Padma Vibhushan -- to former BJP leaders Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj, along with George Fernandes. At the same time, in the list of awards announced by the Union home ministry …

Padma Vibhushan for George Fernandes, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley
5 years, 2 months ago

Padma Vibhushan for George Fernandes, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley

The Hindu  

Eminent personalities, including former union ministers Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj and George Fernandes, Olympian boxer Mary Kom, former Mauritius Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth have been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan on the Republic Day this year, officials said on January 25. Former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, industrialists Anand Mahindra and Venu Shrinivasan, Olympian badminton player P V Sindhu, former Nagaland …

Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, George Fernandes among 7 Padma Vibhushan awardees
5 years, 2 months ago

Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, George Fernandes among 7 Padma Vibhushan awardees

India Today  

Former Union ministers Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, George Fernandes will be awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the 71st Republic Day on Sunday. Among the other Padma Vibhushan awardees are Olympian boxer MC Mary Kom, former Mauritius prime minister Anerood Jugnauth and Indian classical singer Chhannulal Mishra. Sushma Swaraj’s daughter Basuri and husband Kaushal Swaraj took to Twitter to thank …

Padma Shri for Ekta Kapoor, Karan Johar, Kangana Ranaut and Adnan Sami
5 years, 2 months ago

Padma Shri for Ekta Kapoor, Karan Johar, Kangana Ranaut and Adnan Sami

India Today  

Actress Kangana Ranaut, singer Adnan Sami and director-producers Ekta Kapoor and Karan Johar have been conferred with the Padma Shri award this year. Talking about being honoured with Padma Shri, Kangana Ranaut said, "I'm humbled and I’m honoured. Kangana Ranaut, Ekta Kapoor, Adnan Sami and Karan Jahor have been conferred with Padma Shri award. This year 141 Padma awards are …

Amitabh Bachchan is proud of Dadasaheb Phalke honour he was recently conferred
5 years, 2 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan is proud of Dadasaheb Phalke honour he was recently conferred

India TV News  

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan feels proud to be presented with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema's highest honour, and says he has nothing but gratitude and affection for the people of the country. President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday presented Bachchan with the award in a special ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Bachchan was earlier supposed to receive the honour at …

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