Padma Awards 2020: Kangana Ranaut, Adnan Sami Conferred Padma Shri Awards

The Padma Awards 2020 and 2021 were held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on 8 November. The awards were presided by the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind. The ceremony was also attended by PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Several awardees from the fields of agriculture, sports, art, cinema, music, education were felicitated.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and singer Adnan Sami were conferred with the Padma Shri Award.

Actor Kangana Ranaut receives the Padma Shri Award 2020. pic.twitter.com/rIQ60ZNd9i

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Kangana Ranaut was awarded the Padma Shri for her contribution to cinema.

Singer Adnan Sami receives the Padma Shri Award 2020. pic.twitter.com/SfL988lugY

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Whereas Adnan Sami was recognised for his work in the field of music.

Sometimes you don't have words to express yourself. Thankful to Govt. Thankful to people, nothing is possible without them. I dedicate this to my father-mother. It's not only an honour but also a responsibility, which I'll try to carry out well: Adnan Sami on his Padma Shri award pic.twitter.com/ucBFrd3LQ3

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Apart from the Manikarnika actress, leading filmmakers like Ekta Kapoor and Karan Johar were also recipients of the fourth-highest civilian honour.

The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India. They are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. 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). The award seeks to recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.

This year the President will present 119 Padma Awards. The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri Awards. 29 of the awardees are women, 16 Posthumous awardees and 1 transgender awardee.

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