Padma Vibhushan for Rajinikanth, Bhushan for Anupam

January 25, 2016 15:02

Just in: The government has announced the Padma awards for this year.

Actor Rajinikanth, media baron Ramoji Rao, former J-K Governor Jagmohan and spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar awarded Padma Vibhushan.

Former CAG Vinod Rai, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, singer Udit Narayan, former US Ambassador to India Robert D Blackwill, sportspersons Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza and Indu Jain of Bennett, Coleman & Co awarded Padma Bhushan.

Senior lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, actors Ajay Devgn and Priyanka Chopra get Padma Shri.

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