Updated on: 29 April, 2025 07:21 PM IST |Sudheesh SK

A celebration of Indias finest talents, captured in unforgettable moments from the Padma Awards Ceremony. Find a glimpse of the ceremony here!

The celebrated Tamil and Kollywood actor was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his outstanding service to Indian cinema. With a career spanning over three decades and more than 60 films, Ajith is admired not only for his acting prowess but also for his achievements in motorsports.

A leading figure in Telugu in Tollywood cinema, Nandamuri Balakrishna received the Padma Bhushan in recognition of his significant contributions to the film industry and his illustrious career

R. Ashwin, dressed in a navy blue two-piece suit, greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah before walking up to receive the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu.

Nandamuri Balakrishna, a prominent figure in Telugu in Tollywood cinema, was honored with the Padma Bhushan for his remarkable contributions to the film industry and his distinguished career.

Renowned for her contributions as both an actress and classical dancer, Shobana, a prominent figure in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, was conferred the Padma Bhushan