Anant Nag interview | On the Padma honour and the secret to his incredible longevity in Kannada cinema

[ad_1] Anant Nag, who was conferred with the Padma Bhushan a month ago, dedicated the long-delayed recognition to the people of Karnataka. The veteran actor feels the honour results of three to four years of relentless support from his admirers, who include cinephiles of all generations. “In 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the concept…

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An upset Sonu Nigam lists Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik as India’s ‘pending Padma Awardees’

[ad_1] Playback singer Sonu Nigam. | Photo Credit: VENKATACHALAPATHY C Noting that Padma awards were even given posthumously to recognise talent and contribution of individuals, popular singer Sonu Nigam has expressed disappointment over Kishore Kumar, a voice who has inspired singers across the world, for not being considered for “a Padma Shri”. In an Instagram…

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P.R. Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijayan among 4 in sports to get Padma Shri

[ad_1] Former men’s hockey captain P. R. Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a para-athletics coach figured in the list of 139 that was unveiled for the coveted civilian awards on Saturday (January 25, 2025). Legendary Indian footballer…

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Tamil actor Ajith Kumar conferred Padma Bhushan

[ad_1] Tamil star Ajith Kumar has been conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, by the Union government. Additionally, film producer and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna and veteran director Shekhar Kapur have been awarded the Padma Bhushan. Noted Malayalam author and screenwriter M. T. Vasudevan Nair, who passed away last year at 91, has been…

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