Netizens react as Mithun Chakraborty meets PM Modi; actor’s son writes, ’The greatest man I know’
10 months, 3 weeks 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 wrote, “Many Congratulations” One User commented, “Mithun da is synonym of #cinema.modi ji synonym of #politics” Some other commented saying, “He deserve Dada Saheb Phalke & Bharat Ratna” Some other wrote, “A hearty Congratulations to u mithunda. U deserve n worth it.” One user also called him, “God of dance” Coming back to Mithunda, the actor who was last seen in Vivek Agnihotri's movie ‘The Kashmir Files,’ made his debut in films with Mrigayaa in 1976.

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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 …

SS Rajamouli writes ‘7 Padma Awards for Telugu people this time’ in new post, internet says ‘sab Indian hain'
1 month, 3 weeks 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’
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

'Padma Bhushan testament to collective efforts and support of many', says actor Ajith Kumar
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Tamil Nadu celebrates 13 Padma awardees excelling in art, trade, sports, and culture
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Padma awards 2025 highlights: Winners to be announced today
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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: Pankaj Udhas gets Padma Bhushan, Arijit Singh Padma Shri | Check list of awardees in art
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1 month, 3 weeks 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: Sushil Modi, Pankaj Udhas, PR Sreejesh in recipient list
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Mithun Chakraborty Credits Zeenat Aman For Working With Him After Being Called B Grade Actor And Rejected By Heroines
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mithun Chakraborty Credits Zeenat Aman For Working With Him After Being Called B Grade Actor And Rejected By Heroines

ABP News  

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty is set to be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding cinematic journey and contributions to Indian cinema. A highly respected name in the industry, Mithun faced significant challenges during the late 70s and 80s, when many actresses refused to work with him, labeling him a "chota star" and a "B-grade" actor—until Zeenat …

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 …

When Mithun Chakraborty met his girlfriend who left him during his days of struggle: She was feeling guilty
10 months, 1 week ago

When Mithun Chakraborty met his girlfriend who left him during his days of struggle: She was feeling guilty

Hindustan Times  

Today, actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has attained star status in Bollywood, but there was a time when he was struggling to find a way into the film world. Main star se superstar phir maha super star bangaya..” Years later, the actor revealed that he met her on an aeroplane, and he noticed that she was trying to avoid eye contact with …

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 …

Mithun Chakraborty says PM Modi is incredibly responsive: ‘The longest he took to reply was...’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mithun Chakraborty says PM Modi is incredibly responsive: ‘The longest he took to reply was...’

Hindustan Times  

Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is incredibly responsive. Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The longest he took to reply to my message was 23 minutes," Mithun, who joined the BJP in 2021, was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. He received the prestigious award in the …

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 …

Bharat Ratna conferred on Chaudhary Charan Singh, Karpoori Thakur, two others
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna conferred on Chaudhary Charan Singh, Karpoori Thakur, two others

India Today  

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Bharat Ratna to four recipients -- socialist icon Chaudhary Charan Singh, former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan -- who were posthumously conferred the highest civilian award. Chaudhary Charan Singh's grandson, Jayant Singh, and the president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal accepted the honour from …

Mithun Chakraborty's son Mimoh shares health update as actor gets hospitalised after chest pain: ‘He is 100% fine’
1 year, 1 month ago

Mithun Chakraborty's son Mimoh shares health update as actor gets hospitalised after chest pain: ‘He is 100% fine’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata after he complained of chest pain on Saturday morning. Mithun Chakraborty's family reacts His elder son Mimoh Chakraborty told indianexpress.com, “He is 100 percent fine and it’s a routine checkup.” As per news agency PTI, officials of the Kolkata hospital, where Mithun is undergoing treatment said the actor underwent …

Padma Awards 2024: PM Modi congratulates all recipients, says 'India cherishes their contribution'
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 2024: Venkaiah Naidu, Chiranjeevi get Padma Vibhushan
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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 …

Watch: Sudha Murty, actor Raveena Tandon among Padma awardees
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Sudha Murty, actor Raveena Tandon among Padma awardees

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma awards to distinguished awardees across diverse fields at Rashtrapati Bhavan Wednesday evening. President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Shri to actor Raveena Tandon during Padma Awards 2023 ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan. At the first Civil Investiture Ceremony on March 22, the president gave three Padma Vibhushan, four Padma Bhushan, and 47 Padma Shri awards for the …

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. …

26 unsung heroes among Padma awardees along with Mulayam Singh, Zakir Hussain
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Padma Awards 2022: Sonu Nigam receives Padma Shri Award, Victor Banerjee conferred with Padma Bhushan
2 years, 11 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: 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 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 …

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, 1 month 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 …

Padma Awards 2020: Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, PV Sindhu, Kangana Ranaut honoured | Full List
5 years, 1 month ago

Padma Awards 2020: Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, PV Sindhu, Kangana Ranaut honoured | Full List

India TV News  

Union government, on the eve of 71st Republic Day, announced names of Padma awardees who will be conferred Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. Among the Padma Vibhushan awardees are prominent names like former union ministers Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj and George Fernandes. From the entertainment world, film director Karan Johar, actress Kangana Ranaut, TV Producer Ekta Kapoor have …

Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, George Fernandes awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumous
5 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Padma Vibhushan for Teejan Bai; Padma Shri for Kader Khan, Gautam Gambhir | Full list of Padma Award winners
6 years, 1 month ago

Padma Vibhushan for Teejan Bai; Padma Shri for Kader Khan, Gautam Gambhir | Full list of Padma Award winners

India TV News  

The Government on Friday announced list of eminent personalities to be conferred with Padma Awards. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities - art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh, L&T chairman A …

From Manoj Bajpayee to Gautam Gambhir: Complete list of all 113 Padma awardees
6 years, 1 month ago

From Manoj Bajpayee to Gautam Gambhir: Complete list of all 113 Padma awardees

India Today  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday announced the 113 names who have been awarded the prestigious Padma awards that are divided in three categories, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. Cutting across the fields of social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, the awards will be handed out …

Sharad Pawar, MM Joshi Get Padma Vibhushan; Padma Shri for Rio Stars
8 years, 1 month ago

Sharad Pawar, MM Joshi Get Padma Vibhushan; Padma Shri for Rio Stars

News 18  

New Delhi: India cricket captain Virat Kohli, Olympic heroes Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar, silver medal-winning paralympian Deepa Malik and singer Kailash Kher were among over 70 personalities awarded the prestigious Padma Shri this year. The Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, was conferred on NCP chief Sharad Pawar, BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi and singer KJ Yesudas among seven …

Padma awards: Padma Vibhushan for Pawar, M.M. Joshi, Yesudas; Kohli to get Padma Shri
8 years, 1 month ago

Padma awards: Padma Vibhushan for Pawar, M.M. Joshi, Yesudas; Kohli to get Padma Shri

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar, former Speaker of the Lok Sabha P.A. This year the President of India has approved conferment of Padma Awards to 89 persons comprising seven Padma Vibhushans, seven Padma Bhushans and 75 Padma Shri awards; 19 awardees are women. Unsung heroes Nonogenarian Bhakti Yadav, popularly known as "Doctor Dadi" from Indore, and captain of Indian …

Anupam Kher Padma Bhushan Sikandar Kher | Indiatvnews.com
9 years, 1 month ago

Anupam Kher Padma Bhushan Sikandar Kher | Indiatvnews.com

India TV News  

Mumbai: The news of a Padma Bhushan for Anupam Kher led to social media trolls, where several people claimed the veteran actor has been chosen for the honour for his continued support to BJP. "Now we have Padma Bhushan Anupam Kher at home. The news was broken to him by Anupam himself, shared Sikandar, who is busy promoting his film …

Dhirubhai Ambani, Pallonji Mistry, Dilip Shanghvi get Padma awards
9 years, 1 month ago

Dhirubhai Ambani, Pallonji Mistry, Dilip Shanghvi get Padma awards

Live Mint  

The late Dhirubhai Ambani and construction magnate Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry are among industrialists chosen this year for the Padma awards. Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani, better known as Dhirubhai, has been chosen for the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, in the trade and industry category. Pharma magnate and founder of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Dilip Shanghvi, the second richest …

Rajinikanth gets Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan for Sania
9 years, 1 month ago

Rajinikanth gets Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan for Sania

Hindustan Times  

Tamil film actor Rajinikanth and classical singer Girija Devi were on Monday selected for Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award, while Anupam Kher, Udit Narayan, Priyanka Chopra and Ajay Devgn are among other Padma honourees from Bollywood. Appa is now Padma vibhushan shri Rajinikanth.” Since making his debut with K Balachander’s “Aboorva Ragangal” in 1975, the actor saw a …

Rajnikant, Vinod Rai among list of probable Padma awardees for 2016
9 years, 2 months ago

Rajnikant, Vinod Rai among list of probable Padma awardees for 2016

India TV News  

New Delhi: The list of the prestigious Padma awardees had been announced. 5) Late Dhirubhai Ambani: The founder of India's richest and most iconic Relaince Industries was honoured with he second highest civilian honour posthumously. Other awardess include former J&K governor Shri Jagmohan, social scientist Vishwanathan Shanta, Indian American economist Shri Avinash Dixit,former DRDO chief Dr. Vasudev Kalkunte Atre PADMA …

Amitabh Bachchan feels honorued, humbled and grateful after receiving Padma Vibhushan in front of Aishwarya, Abhishek, Jaya and others - IndiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

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 …

Amitabh Bachchan, Prince Karim Aga Khan awarded Padma Vibhushan
9 years, 11 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan, Prince Karim Aga Khan awarded Padma Vibhushan

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Film actor Amitabh Bachchan and Prince Karim Aga Khan were among the eminent personalities awarded the Padma Vibhushan, country’s second highest civilian honour, by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday. Besides them, senior Supreme Court advocate Kottayan K. Venugopal and D. Veerendra Heggade of the famous Dharmasthala Jain temple in Karnataka were also conferred the Padma …

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