The awards are given in various disciplines, such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service etc.

The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).

Hyderabad: Major stakeholders of the Telugu film industry met the senior actor and politician Balakrishna Nandamuri at his residence to congratulate him for getting Padma Bhushan award.

This year’s list includes 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards. Among the awardees, 23 are women, while 10 belong to the category of Foreigners, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs.

From L-R: Ace-cricketer R Ashwin, late BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi, and playback singer Arijit Singh, are among those conferred with Padma Awards 2025. Padma Awards 2025: Prime Minister Narendra ...

The prestigious Padma Awards for 2025 were announced on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day on 26th January, and actor Ajith Kumar was honoured with the Padma Bhushan for his remarkable ...

Notably, the Padma Awards are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/fields of activities, viz.- ...