Padma honours for Vidya Balan, Kamal Haasan
Vidya Balan, Padma Shri: Vidya Balan, one of Bollywood's most versatile actresses, will be awarded with India's fourth highest civilian award.
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Vidya Balan, Padma Shri: Vidya Balan, one of Bollywood's most versatile actresses, will be awarded with India's fourth highest civilian award. Arguably Bollywood's most talented actress, Vidya has featured in films such as Paa, The Dirty Picture and Kahaani.
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Leander Paes, Padma Bhushan: Tennis ace Leander Paes, who ruled the world of tennis in the late 90s, has earlier been presented the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award. The winner of 14 Grand Slam titles, the 40-year-old is the most successful tennis player in the country and will receive the Padma Bhushan this year.
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Yuvraj Singh, Padma Shri: Yuvraj Singh will receive the Padma Shri for distinguished service in the field of cricket. He tweeted: Feeling happy and honoured to join the illustrious list of Padamshree awardees this year. My gratitude to the govt of India. Thanks for all the wishs and msgs this is a grt motivation for me to continue to serv my country in cricket & in cancer awarenes With al my heart & love to all.
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Justice J S Verma, Padma Bhushan: Justice Verma, who pronounced the judgement that led to the formulation of the Vishakha guidelines and also chaired the committee that helped amend the rape laws last year, was selected for the award posthumously. Justice Verma died last year.
