President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Awards to renowned artists and personalities.

President Droupadi Murmu honored several distinguished figures with the Padma Awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam received the Padma Vibhushan for his contribution to the field of Art. Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and actor S. Ajith Kumar were awarded the Padma Bhushan.

Padma Vibhushan for Lakshminarayana Subramaniam

Lakshminarayana Subramaniam, a renowned violinist, was honored with the Padma Vibhushan. President Murmu presented him with the award for his outstanding contribution to the field of Art.

#WATCH | Violinist Lakshminarayana Subramaniam receives Padma Vibhushan from President Droupadi Murmu for his contribution to the field of Art.

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Padma Bhushan Recipients

The Padma Bhushan is India’s third-highest civilian honor. Director Shekhar Kapur and actor S. Ajith Kumar were among those awarded the Padma Bhushan. Nandamuri Balakrishna, an actor and Andhra Pradesh MLA, also received the Padma Bhushan, dressed in traditional Andhra attire. The late singer Pankaj Udhas was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan. His wife, Farida Pankaj Udhas, received the award on his behalf.

Farida Pankaj Udhas with President Droupadi Murmu
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The late singer Pankaj Udhas was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the field of Art. His wife, Farida Pankaj Udhas, received the award from President Droupadi Murmu.

S. Ajith Kumar with President Droupadi Murmu
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Tamil actor S. Ajith Kumar was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the field of Art.

Shekhar Kapur with President Droupadi Murmu
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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur was honored with the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the field of Art.

Nandamuri Balakrishna with President Droupadi Murmu
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Actor and Andhra Pradesh MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna received the Padma Bhushan, dressed in traditional Andhra attire.

Padma Shri Recipients

The Padma Shri is India’s fourth-highest civilian honor. Singer Jaspinder Narula and puppeteer Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara were among those awarded the Padma Shri. Notably, President Murmu broke protocol by stepping down from the stage to honor 96-year-old Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara.

Jaspinder Narula with President Droupadi Murmu
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Singer Jaspinder Narula was awarded the Padma Shri for her contribution to the field of Art.

Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara with President Droupadi Murmu
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96-year-old puppeteer Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara was awarded the Padma Shri. President Murmu broke protocol by stepping down from the stage to honor her.

The Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. Apart from the field of Art, President Droupadi Murmu also honored distinguished individuals from various other fields, including sports, medicine, and business.

#WATCH | Sikh religious preacher and shabad kirtan singer Bhai Harjinder Singh receives Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu for his contribution to the field of Art.

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— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2025