Actors Ashok Saraf, Anant Nag, Shobana and others conferred with Padma awards
The Indian entertainment industry witnessed a historic event as many artists were conferred with Padma Awards by President Droupadi Murmu on May 28. Veteran actors Ashok Saraf, Anant Nag, Indian composer and three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej and actor-dancer Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai were amongst the recipients at Padma Awards 2025.Actors Anant Nag and Ashok Laxman Saraf received Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, respectively, from the President of India. Musician Ricky Kej was also conferred the Padma Shri for his exemplary work. Actor Shobana Chandrakumar was honoured with Padma Bhushan for her contribution to art. Late singer Sharda Sinha was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously in the Art category as well.
Anant Nag received Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu.
Ashok Saraf received Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu
Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai received Padma Bhuhsan from President Droupadi Murmu.
advertisementOn April 28, the first phase of the award ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur and many others received their awards last month.
Other Padma Bhushan AwardeesNandamuri Balakrishnan (Telugu Actor) - ArtShekhar Kapur (Indian Fimmaker) - ArtAjith Kumar (Telugu actor) - ArtPankaj Udhas (Singer) - Art (Posthumous honour)Other Padma Vibhushan AwardeesKumudini Rajnikant Lakhia (Indian dancer and choreographer) ArtOther Padma Shri AwardeesBarry John (Theatre actor, director and acting coach)On receiving India's highest civilian honour from President Murmu, Ricky, in an interview with Hindustan Times said, "The moment I received the Padma Award, it was a complete blur. Once my name was called out, I decided to collect the award barefoot. It felt like I was in a temple. So many unsung heroes were being celebrated, people working on the grassroots and just going about their amazing work in various fields with little pomp and show. To be among them was overwhelming for me."advertisementActor Manoj Bajpayee shared a heartfelt note dedicated to his mentor Barry John on social media and wrote, "My Guru, Barry John, my guiding light! He was the first one to see the potential in me, to trust me with responsibilities that shaped my journey. His unwavering faith in me has been the cornerstone of who I am today. It's a moment of immense pride and gratitude to see him being honoured with the Padma Shri, a recognition truly deserved!"The Padma Awards 2025 were announced on January 25.Must Watch
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