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The Padma Awards 2025 ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Durbar Hall on 28 April 2025, saw President Droupadi Murmu confer India’s prestigious civilian honors on 71 distinguished individuals, including nine prominent film personalities recognized for their exceptional contributions to Indian cinema and related arts. The event, attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, celebrated excellence across various fields, with a notable spotlight on the entertainment industry. Among the recipients, M.
T. Vasudevan Nair (posthumous) was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor, for his remarkable work as a Malayalam writer and screenwriter. Nair’s storytelling profoundly shaped Indian cinema, leaving a lasting legacy.
Six film personalities received the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honor: Shekhar Kapur, the visionary filmmaker behind Bandit Queen and Elizabeth, expressed gratitude, stating, “...
Thank you very much, I am honoured...
I hope I can pay the Government back in any way they want, for the good in society and the good in people and the good of the nation...
” Pankaj Udhas (posthumous), the iconic ghazal singer, was honored for his contributions to Indian music, with his wife, Fareeda Udhas, accepting the award on his behalf. Nandamuri Balakrishna, the veteran Telugu actor and Andhra Pradesh MLA, was celebrated for his powerful performances and philanthropy in the Telugu film industry. President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Bhushan in the field of Art to Shri S.
Ajith Kumar. He is a towering figure in Indian cinema, particularly in the Tamil film industry. His ability to portray a wide spectrum of characters has cemented his reputation as one of the most.
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twitter.com/ZDrBFoNiSu — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 28, 2025 Ajith Kumar, a leading Tamil actor, shared his humility, saying, “I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the esteemed Padma Award from the President of India. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble President of India, Smt.
Droupadi Murmu and the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for this prestigious honour...
” President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Bhushan in the field of Art to Shri S. Ajith Kumar. He is a towering figure in Indian cinema, particularly in the Tamil film industry.
His ability to portray a wide spectrum of characters has cemented his reputation as one of the most...
pic.twitter.com/ZDrBFoNiSu — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 28, 2025 Shobana Chandrakumar, an acclaimed actor and Bharatanatyam dancer, was recognized for her versatile contributions to cinema and the arts.
Anant Nag, a veteran Kannada actor known for Malgudi Days, was honored for his impactful work in Indian cinema. Two artists received the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honor: Arijit Singh, the popular Bollywood singer, was acknowledged for his soulful voice that has captivated audiences nationwide. Sharda Sinha (posthumous), a renowned folk singer, was celebrated for her contributions to Bhojpuri and Maithili music.
The Padma Awards 2025, announced on the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day, recognized a total of 139 individuals across categories like art, literature, sports, and medicine. The ceremony highlighted the film industry’s role in shaping India’s cultural landscape, with recipients like Balakrishna, dressed in traditional Andhra Pradesh attire, and Ajith Kumar, in a formal suit, receiving warm applause from their families and dignitaries. Social media buzzed with reactions, with fans trending hashtags like “Padma Bhushan Ajith Kumar” and celebrating Balakrishna’s honor.
The awards underscore the enduring influence of these film personalities, whose work continues to resonate with audiences across India and beyond. See Also: Shah Rukh Khan Hides Behind An Umbrella During An Outing In Mumbai; Fans Say, ‘Pro Max Security Mil Rahi Hai’.
