Padma Awards 2025: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday announced Padma Awards 2020 to 137 individuals for their contribution in their respective fields. Seven personalities have been awarded Padma Vibhushan while 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. Noted singer Arijit Singh was conferred with Padma Shri, while legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas got Padma Bhushan (Posthumous). Padma Vibhushan was bestowed upon folk singer Sharda Sinha (Posthumous).
Folk singer Sinha and noted Malayalam screenwriter-director M T Vasudevan Nair have been posthumously honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award for exceptional and distinguished service.
Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, cinema veteran Anant Nag and Bharatnatyam dancer-actor Shobana were among who were conferred with the third highest highest civilian award.
Singh as well as veteran actor Ashok Saraf, theatre stalwart Barry John, singer Jaspinder Narula and Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej will receive Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award.
The awards are announced on the eve of Republic Day every year.
