Padma Awards 2025: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shekhar Kapur win big; check full winners list here
The Padma Awards 2025 ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall on Monday, where President Droupadi Murmu honoured 71 individuals for their contributions to various fields. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were present during the event.
In total, 139 personalities were selected for the Padma Awards — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri — on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day. While 71 received their awards at this ceremony, the others will be felicitated in a separate function soon.
The awards celebrate remarkable achievements in music, cinema, literature, sports, medicine, banking, spirituality, and industry.
Padma Vibhushan winners 2025
1. Osamu Suzuki (Posthumous)Former chief of Suzuki Motor Corporation, recognised for his global impact on the automobile industry.
Osamu Suzuki, former CEO of Suzuki Motor, posthumously conferred with Padma Vibhushan Read @ANI Story https://t.co/6vkw6sCo9f #OsamuSuzuki #PadmaVibhushan #PadmaAwards pic.twitter.com/OKEno0umIo
2. Lakshminarayana SubramaniamRenowned violinist honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian classical music.
3. Dr. D Nageshwar ReddyChairman of Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, celebrated for his pioneering work in gastroenterology.
4. M T Vasudevan Nair (Posthumous)Malayalam author and filmmaker, awarded posthumously for excellence in literature and cinema.
Padma Bhushan winners 2025
1. Pankaj Udhas (Posthumous)Veteran singer known for his ghazals and contribution to Indian music.
2. Sushil Kumar Modi (Posthumous)Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, honoured for his contributions to public service.
3. Shekhar KapurVeteran actor and filmmaker celebrated for his work in Indian and international cinema.
#WATCH | Delhi: Film Director Shekhar Kapur received the Padma Bhushan award this evening.He says, "...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..." pic.twitter.com/1Jtn31sL84
4. Ajith KumarTamil actor, honoured for his contributions to cinema and his pursuits in sports.
Actor Ajith honoured with Padma Bhushan, his family attends prestigious ceremonyRead @ANI Story https://t.co/Saxaeflqhj #Ajith #PadmaBhushan #PadmaAwards pic.twitter.com/AwfVaVvpVX
Padma Shri winners 2025
1. Arundhati BhattacharyaFormer chairperson of State Bank of India, recognised for leadership in banking.
2. Pawan Kumar GoenkaIndustrialist and IN-SPACe Chairman, honoured for his contributions to the automotive and space sectors.
3. Ravichandran AshwinIndian cricketer, awarded for his excellence in sports.
4. Dr. Vijayalakshmi DeshmaneOncologist recognised for her contributions to cancer treatment.
#WATCH | Oncologist Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane receives Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu for her contribution to the field of Medicine.(Video Source: President of India/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/rNvdqXSrIV
5. Bhai Harjinder SinghRaagi and Shabad singer, recognised for his contributions to spiritual music.
#WATCH | Famous Raagi and Shabad singer Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji receives Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu for his contribution to the field of Art.(Video Source: President of India/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/aPQr525q2g
7. Dr. Satyapal SinghPara Athletics Coach awarded for his contributions to sports coaching.
#WATCH | Renowned Para Athletics Coach, Dr. Satyapal Singh receives Padma Shri award from President Droupadi for his contribution to the field of Sports.(Video Source: President of India/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/JTtpWiYyrg
Other winners of Monday
1. Nandamuri BalakrishnaPopular Telugu actor and politician, also known as Balayya.
2. P R SreejeshFormer Indian hockey player recognised for his achievements in sports.
3. Pankaj PatelChairperson of Zydus Lifesciences, recognised for his work in the pharmaceutical industry.
4. Vinod DhamIndian-American engineer widely known as the 'Father of the Pentium' chip.
5. Dr. Arkalgud Anantaramaiah Surya PrakashScholar acknowledged for his work in education and research.
6. Dr. Jose Chacko PeriappuramSurgeon honoured for his work in heart surgeries.
7. Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shilleky96-year-old puppeteer recognised for her efforts in preserving traditional puppetry.
8. Stephen KnappAmerican author celebrated for his writings on Vedic culture and spirituality.
9. Jaspinder NarulaSinger honoured for her work in Indian music.
10. Ganeshwar Shastri DravidVedic scholar recognised for his contributions to ancient literature.
11. Hriday Narayan DikshitFormer Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, awarded for his contributions to public life.
12. Sheikha Shaikha Ali Al-Jaber Al-SabahYoga educator from Kuwait, honoured for promoting yoga globally.
The Padma Awards 2025 ceremony stood out not just for the grandeur of Rashtrapati Bhavan, but for the wide variety of talent and service it recognised — from world-renowned scientists and artists to celebrated sportspersons and scholars.
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