Padma Awards 2025: Highlights and Honorees
The Government of India announced the Padma Awards 2025, honoring 139 distinguished individuals across various fields. This year’s awards include 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri honors.
Key Awardees from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana:
- Padma Bhushan:
- Nandamuri Balakrishna (Arts): Renowned Telugu film actor recognized for his significant contributions to the arts.
- Padma Shri:
- Manda Krishna Madiga (Public Affairs): Founder and president of Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS), honored for his advocacy and social service.
- Miriyala Apparao (Arts).
- K.L. Krishna (Literature).
- Madugula Nagaphani Sharma (Arts).
- Panchamukhi Raghavacharya (Literature).
Padma Vibhushan Highlights:
- Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy (Medical Professional): Recognized for his exceptional contributions to the field of medicine.
National Honorees:
Several other eminent personalities across India received Padma awards, including:
- Padma Bhushan Recipients:
- Anant Nag (Kannada Actor, Arts).
- Ajith Kumar (Tamil Actor, Arts).
- Shobana (Senior Tamil Actress, Arts).
- Shekhar Kapur (Filmmaker, Maharashtra, Arts).
- Sreejesh (Hockey Player, Kerala).
- Bibek Debroy (Delhi, Literature).
- Manohar Joshi (Maharashtra, Public Affairs).
- Sushil Kumar Modi (Bihar, Public Affairs).
Celebrating Excellence:
The Padma Awards celebrate achievements in fields such as arts, literature, public affairs, medicine, sports, and social work, showcasing the diversity and talent of India.
This year’s honorees reflect the nation’s cultural richness, dedication, and achievements across a wide spectrum of domains.