By Sakshi Sah
Published Apr 29, 2025

Hindustan Times
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6 personalities who received Padma Awards 2025

The Padma Awards 2025 ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi. 

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Celebrities like Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ajith Kumar, Sekhar Kapur, Arijit Singh and Ricky Kej received their awards from President Droupadi Murmu.

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Legendary Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna was honoured with the Padma Bhushan.

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Ajith Kumar was honoured with the Padma Bhushan for distinguished service to the field of art.

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Popular singer Arijit Singh received the Padma Shri for his work in Indian music.

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Director Shekhar Kapur, known for films like Bandit Queen, received the Padma Bhushan.

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Music composer Ricky Kej was also awarded the Padma Shri.

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Pankaj Udhas was honoured Padma Bhushan Posthumously.

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