Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:52pm on 25 Jan 2025,Saturday India
The Padma Awards 2025 were announced on January 25, honouring Indian cinema personalities. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and actors Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Anant Nag received Padma Bhushan awards. Renowned singer Arijit Singh, actor Mamata Shankar, and Marathi veteran Ashok Saraf were conferred Padma Shri. Other recipients include Jaspinder Narula, composer Ricky Kej, and the late Pankaj Udhas, who received a posthumous Padma Bhushan. The awards highlight contributions across music and film, celebrating talent from various regions and languages. In total, 139 Padma Awards were given this year, recognizing excellence across multiple fields.
