KS Chithra, Bombay Jayashri thank fans after Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri honour
3 years, 10 months ago

KS Chithra, Bombay Jayashri thank fans after Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri honour

India TV News  

Veteran playback singer Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra and singer Bombay Jayashri Ramnath expressed gratitude to their fans on Tuesday on being conferred Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards, respectively. Padma Shri recipient Ramnath has sung in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi movies. Other names from the Indian cinema to have been named as Padma Shri recipients include Malayalam lyricist Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, Gujarati film stars Maheshbhai and Nareshbhai Kanodia. The Union Home Ministry on Monday said the President has approved conferment of 119 Padma awards -- seven Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri -- to eminent personalities across fields of art, literature and education, medicine, trade and industry, sports, public affairs, social work and science and engineering have been recognised.

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Cine Stars Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi, Late Justice M Fathima Beevi Conferred Padma Awards
7 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
7 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
7 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 …

Odisha Government Announces Monthly Honorarium for Padma Awardees
9 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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’
10 months, 3 weeks 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'
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'I am really overwhelmed...', Chiranjeevi issues message after Padma Vibhushan honour | WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks 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: Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi, Mithun and Usha Uthup among recipients
10 months, 3 weeks 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", …

O. Rajagopal, M. Fathima Beevi honoured with Padma Bhushan
10 months, 4 weeks ago

O. Rajagopal, M. Fathima Beevi honoured with Padma Bhushan

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran and former Union Minister O. Rajagopal and former Supreme Court judge M. Fathima Beevi are the Keralites who have been chosen for Padma Bhushan Awards that were announced on the eve of the Republic Day on Thursday. Kolkata-based noted playback singer Usha Uthup who has closely associated with the State for several decades has also selected …

Padma Awards: Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi, Mithun and Usha Uthup among recipients
10 months, 4 weeks 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
10 months, 4 weeks 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
10 months, 4 weeks 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
10 months, 4 weeks 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 2023: Akhilesh receives 'Padma Vibhushan' for his late father Mulayam Singh Yadav | WATCH
1 year, 8 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 …

'Aap ne meri jholi bhar di...'- a rare expression of gratitude by Padma Shri awardee Hirbai to PM Modi | WATCH
1 year, 9 months 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 for 8 Kannadigas show Karnataka has abundant talent, says CM
1 year, 10 months ago

Padma awards for 8 Kannadigas show Karnataka has abundant talent, says CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Expressing happiness over Padma Awards being conferred on 8 distinguished Kannadigas from different walks of life, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said it shows the bountiful talent that Karnataka has. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for picking people, who have made rich contribution to the nation …

Padma Awards 2023: ORS Pioneer Dilip Mahalanabis Honoured With Padma Vibhushan
1 year, 10 months ago

Padma Awards 2023: ORS Pioneer Dilip Mahalanabis Honoured With Padma Vibhushan

News 18  

Dilip Mahalanabis, hailed as the ORS pioneer, will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan — India’s second highest civilian award — as the Government of India on Wednesday announced the list of unsung Padma awardees 2023. In the field of medicine, apart from Mahalanabis, Munishwar Chander Dawar, a 76-year-old war veteran doctor, and Ratan Chandra Kar, a 66-year-old retired government …

Padma Awards 2022: Sonu Nigam receives Padma Shri Award, Victor Banerjee conferred with Padma Bhushan
2 years, 8 months ago

Padma Awards 2022: Sonu Nigam receives Padma Shri Award, Victor Banerjee conferred with Padma Bhushan

India TV News  

Highlights President presented Padma awards for 2022 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sonu Nigam dedicated his award to his mother Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam and veteran Bengali actor Victor Banerjee were among the 35 personalities who were conferred with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Awards respectively under the Arts category in 2022. Besides Sonu Nigam, Marathi …

Padma Awards 2022: Kalyan Singh, Neeraj Chopra, Covaxin makers, others honoured
2 years, 8 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, 8 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
2 years, 9 months 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 2022: Proud, Inspired After Receiving Padma Bhushan, Says Singer Rashid Khan
2 years, 10 months ago

Padma Awards 2022: Proud, Inspired After Receiving Padma Bhushan, Says Singer Rashid Khan

News 18  

Hindustani classical music exponent Rashid Khan, who was conferred with the Padma Bhushan on Tuesday, said he was proud and inspired with the recognition. Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for …

Suresh Wadkar on receiving Padma Shri honour: Was waiting for this honour for a long time
3 years, 1 month ago

Suresh Wadkar on receiving Padma Shri honour: Was waiting for this honour for a long time

Hindustan Times  

Singer Suresh Wadkar strongly believes in the adage -- better late than never. Singer Suresh Wadkar was honoured with the Padma Shri award on Monday in New Delhi The Padma Awards were handed out at a ceremony on Monday in New Delhi. Wadkar is known for hits such as Raat Ke Dhaai Baje, Tumse Milke Aisa Laga and Lagi Aaj …

Padma Awards 2021: Veteran sculptor Sudarsan Sahoo, former LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan honoured
3 years, 1 month 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 …

SP Balasubrahmanyam awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously
3 years, 1 month ago

SP Balasubrahmanyam awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously

India TV News  

Playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on Tuesday. Previously, SP Balasubrahmanyam had won six national awards and was also felicitated with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. This year's list of Padma Awards includes seven Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 102 Padma Shri Awards, of which 29 awardees are women, 16 posthumous awardees, and one transgender …

Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor, and more receive Padma Shri awards
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo Receives Padma Vibhushan, 5 Others from Odisha Get Padma Shri
3 years, 1 month ago

Sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo Receives Padma Vibhushan, 5 Others from Odisha Get Padma Shri

News 18  

Renowned sculptor from Odisha, Sudarshan Sahoo, was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of the country, for his distinguished work in the field of Art. Besides, Padma Shri was conferred on five personalities from Odisha — Shanti Devi, Purnamasi Jani, Rajat Kumar Kar, Krishna Mohan Pathi and Nanda Prusty. While Shanti Devi received Padma Shri for her …

Padma Awards 2020: Kangana, Karan Johar among awardees, Swaraj, Jaitley honoured posthumously; full list
3 years, 1 month ago

Padma Awards 2020: Kangana, Karan Johar among awardees, Swaraj, Jaitley honoured posthumously; full list

Firstpost  

The awards are given in various disciplines such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday bequeathed the prestigious Padma awards on recipients qualifying from all walks of life, including actor Kangana Ranaut, singer Adnan Sami and head scientists at ICMR Dr Raman …

SP Balasubrahmanyam honoured with Padma Vibhushan posthumously
3 years, 10 months ago

SP Balasubrahmanyam honoured with Padma Vibhushan posthumously

India Today  

Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India. SPB CONFERRED PADMA VIBHUSHAN SP Balasubrahmanyam has been conferred Padma Vibhushan, ten years after he received Padma Bhushan. In a career spanning over five decades, SP Balasubrahmanyam won six National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and 25 Nandi Awards in Telugu …

Balu, 3 other AP artists conferred with Padma Vibhushan
3 years, 10 months ago

Balu, 3 other AP artists conferred with Padma Vibhushan

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur/Nellore: AP-born singer S.P. Three artists from Andhra Pradesh were conferred the Padma Shri: Classical violinist Ramaswamy Annavarapu, who is 95 years old, Dalit author and poet Prakash Rao Asavadi and Nidumolu Sumathi, one of the first female mrudungam players, Ramaswamy’s students wanted more for their teacher. She is the daughter of Nidumolu Raghavayya, who was an expert at playing …

Bangladesh War Veteran, Archeologist Who Discovered Temple Remains at Ram Janmabhoomi Among Padma Awardees
3 years, 10 months ago

Bangladesh War Veteran, Archeologist Who Discovered Temple Remains at Ram Janmabhoomi Among Padma Awardees

News 18  

On the eve of the Republic Day, the Union Home Ministry on Monday announced the conferment of 119 Padma awards to world leaders, Islamic scholars, public servants, including noted archaeologists who discovered remains of Ram Temple below Babri Mosque in Ayodhya — Professor BB Lal. As we cheer the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe being picked for Padma Bhushan, …

Posthumous Padma Vibhushan For S P Balasubramaniam, KS Chithra Given Padma Bhushan
3 years, 10 months ago

Posthumous Padma Vibhushan For S P Balasubramaniam, KS Chithra Given Padma Bhushan

News 18  

New Delhi: Legendary singer S P Balasubramaniam was on Monday posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of the country after Bharat Ratna. The names from Indian cinema to have been named as Padma Shri recipients include Malayalam lyricist Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, Gujarati film stars Maheshbhai and Nareshbhai Kanodia and singer Bombay Jayashri Ramnath. Since his singing …

Late singer SP Balasubrahmanyam awarded Padma Vibhushan 2021
3 years, 10 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 …

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