The prestigious Padma Shri awards were given this morning and as usual, a good amount of celebrities from the Indian film industry were part of the recipients.
Citizens were celebrated for their contributions to the country’s progress and overall societal well-being. From South-Indian actor Mohanlal being awarded for his contribution to cinema, to (Prof) Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee for providing quality healthcare to the poor in Jharkhand.
Here are the winners of the recipients of the Padma Shri put out by the government’s official Twitter page:
Sardar Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa: Veteran Leader – a former Minister in Central and Punjab Government – 3-time MP and 4-time MLA #PeoplesPadma pic.twitter.com/3GMqbdSa5F
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri John Chambers: American Technology Business Leader – Former CEO of CISCO Systems. #PeoplesPadma pic.twitter.com/MFb4VAebbP
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Viswanathan Mohanlal: Malayalam Film Superstar – Acted in 350+ Films. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaBhushan pic.twitter.com/gi4qDq9aZG
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Pravin Gordhan: Anti-Apartheid Leader – Current Minister in the South African Government. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaBhusan pic.twitter.com/ej2SYlA9s0
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Budhaditya Mukherjee: Veteran Sitar and Surbahar Artist. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaBhusan https://t.co/6GRHg6Jfga pic.twitter.com/sQNFV7sY69
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Karia Munda: Veteran Tribal Leader and 8 times MP – Former Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaBhusan https://t.co/6GRHg6Jfga pic.twitter.com/zQvS4wN6RN
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Kuldip Nayar (Posthumous): Veteran Journalist – Wrote columns for over 80 newspapers. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaBhusan pic.twitter.com/aVFbDp0OGA
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Sharath Kamal Achanta: Represented India for over 15 years – Multiple medals winner at the Commonwealth Games. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/xFcfVwllvh
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Bangaru Adigalar: A Spiritual Guru, affectionately called Amma – Founder of Melmaruvathur Temple and Adiparasakhti Temple and Trust. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/WxcN5D8NUz
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Prof. Ilias Ali: Pioneer of Laparoscopic Surgery in the North East – Developed no scalpel vasectomy and popularized Family Planning. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/Vtd7aARAjN
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Prof. Dilip Kumar Chakrabarti: Veteran Archaeologist and Professor – Known for scholarship on Ancient Indian History and Archaeology. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/g6WRRb1ejG
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Dr. Mammen Chandy: Pioneer of Bone Marrow Transplant in India – Served in CMC Vellore and Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/DbYHww0WwM
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Smt. Muktaben Pankajkumar Dagli: Founder of CU Shah Pragna Chakshu Mahila Sevakunj – Works for the welfare and empowerment of Divyang Women in Saurashtra. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/MnlksLa5du
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Prabhu Deva: National Award winning Hindi Film Actor, known for portraying unconventional and critically acclaimed roles – Work spans across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada Film Industries. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/cECTQQdywc
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Smt. Harika Dronavalli: Became a Chess Grandmaster in 2011 – Represented India for over a decade. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/7P2gfCc7QZ
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Bulu Imam: Conservator of Ancient Indian Heritage, especially Tribal Art – Discovered first Rock Art of Jharkhand. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/LOdvCIx0aU
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Prof. Waman Kendre: Leader of Dalit Theatre Movement – Works in plays delivering message of Social Justice and Empowerment. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/Q7XgeF5gyz
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Dr. Ravindra Deorao Kolhe and Dr. Smita Ravindra Kolhe (Duo): Doctor working for Welfare of Korku tribals of Naxal affected Melghat. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/mm6Z7S3UoK
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Smt. Rajkumari: Women Farmer popularly from Muzaffarpur known as Kisaan Chachi – Formed Self Help Groups and motivated rural women to become financially independent. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/glkIamfOKf
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Prof. (Dr.) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee: Doctor providing Quality Healthcare to the poor in Jharkhand – Providing Treatment and medicines for negligible charges. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/naLfeygRKM
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Shankar Mahadevan Narayan: Popular Playback Singer and Composer – Has sung over 3,000 songs in Multiple Languages. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/KHvEILedNa
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Dr. Bimal Hasmukh Patel: Expert Architect and Urban Planner – Recognised for his work on Sabarmati Riverfront and post-earthquake redevelopment of Bhuj. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/RyY16dG0UF
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Bajrang Punia: Freestyle Wrestler who won back to back Silver and Gold in the 2014 and 2018 Asian and Commonwealth Games. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/czglqMiFIg
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Anandan Sivamani: India’s foremost Percussionist – having performed nationally and internationally. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/kf44Idf0WF
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
Shri Ajay Thakur: Captain of Indian Kabaddi Team – Led India to victory in 2016 World Cup. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaShri pic.twitter.com/p1zYJudyNP
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 11, 2019
