On Tuesday, President Draupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards in the second phase. 65 prominent people have been honored with the Padma Awards. Artists like Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik, Mammootty, R Madhavan have been given this award. PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were also present at the event. Legendary singer Alka Yagnik has been honored with the Padma Bhushan for her outstanding contribution to the world of music.
The atmosphere during the award announcement was unique. As soon as Alka’s name was announced, she went to PM Narendra Modi with a smile and touched his feet before walking towards President Draupadi Murmu. After that, she went to the President and received the award. Alka has been shining in the world of singing for the last four decades. Her songs are very popular. She is among the top singers in the Indian music industry.
Along with this, filmmaker and actor R. Madhavan has been awarded the Padma Shri. His wife and son had reached Rashtrapati Bhavan to support the actor. As soon as Madhavan received the Padma Shri, the faces of the son and wife were all smiles.
The President honored Malayalam industry superstar Mammootty with the Padma Bhushan. The actor has done more than 400 films in many languages in his career spanning more than five decades. His son Dulquer Salmaan had arrived to support Mammootty. Dulquer is also a big superstar of Malayalam films like his father.
Late actor Satish Shah was awarded the Padma Shri posthumously for his best contribution to Indian cinema and theatre. Satish’s brother Arvind Shah accepted the honor. This honor received by Satish has made his fans emotional. He was one of the most beloved and respected artists in the world of theater, TV, and cinema. As much as he was a wonderful actor, he was also a great comedian.
