New Delhi: Singer Adnan Sami and actor Kangana Ranaut received their Padma Shri awards at a ceremony here on Monday.
President Ram Nath Kovind gave away the Padma honours for 2020 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in the national capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah too graced the occasion. The awards will presented in four ceremonies conducted over two days.
The list of Bollywood awardees includes filmmakers Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor. Late singer SP Balasubrahmanyam will receive the Padma Vibhushan award posthumously.
Dressed in a gold saree, Kangana Ranaut was pictured being presented the Padma Shri by President Kovind.
President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Ms Kangana Ranaut for Art. She is an Indian film actress and filmmaker, who is widely recognised as an actress par excellence. pic.twitter.com/xOqBAt1VoA
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 8, 2021
President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Adnan Sami Khan for Art. He is a world renowned and celebrated music composer, concert pianist, singer and actor. pic.twitter.com/8ybkPIqhJR
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 8, 2021
President Kovind Padma Bhushan to Kum. P.V. Sindhu for Sports. A leading Indian badminton player, she is the first Indian ever to become a badminton world champion. She has also won the silver medal at Rio Olympics. pic.twitter.com/32v07Hfd6H
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 8, 2021
