Padma Awards 2025: Ajith Kumar, Arijit Singh & Other Celebs Honoured By Indian Govt

Ajith Kumar has been awarded the Padma Bhushan - third highest civilian award of India. "It is a privilege to be recognized at such a level and I am truly grateful for this generous acknowledgment of my contributions to our nation," he wrote on X

Nandamuri Balakrishna, popularly known as Balayya, has also been conferred with the Padma Bhushan on the occasion of Republic Day

Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, known for films like Mr India and Maasoom, was honoured with the Padma Bhushan

After being a part of the industry for over a decade now, Arijit Singh was awarded with Padma Shri - the fourth highest civilian award of India

Veteran actor-comedian Ashok Saraf has been announced as one of the recepients of Padma Shri

Grammy winning Indian musician Ricky Kej has been bestowed upon with the Padma Shri

Late folk singer Sharda Sinha, also known as 'Bihar Kokila', who passed away in 2024 has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously

Veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas was also posthumously honoured with Padma Bhushan