Actress Kangana Ranaut received one of the highest civilian honors in the country, for her artistic achievements and contributions in the field of cinema.
The 4-time National Award winner – received Padma Shri honour – the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, on Monday in country’s capital, handed over to her by president Ram Nath Kovind.
Dressed in an ethereal traditional attire, Kangana was all smiles as she received the recognition for her work in films.
Actor Kangana Ranaut receives the Padma Shri Award 2020. pic.twitter.com/rIQ60ZNd9i
— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2021
Kangana had previously expressed her joy in being declared as one of the recipients of the honour this year:
“I have always been honoured as an artiste but this time, I have also been recognised as a citizen and for my awareness towards the country. This is special for me because you know that the industry always points fingers at me (laughs). This is also special for my family, because they feel that I am always targeted in the film industry, slapped with legal cases and involved in fights. My family is extremely happy.” [Source]
Along with Kangana, singer Adnan Sami was also awarded for his contribution in the field of music. Sami’s award is even more special, since he was formerly a Pakistani citizen, and was granted Indian citizenship in 2016 upon his desire – and has lived here since.
Other recipients of this year’s Padma Shri award are – Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor and late singer SP Balasubramaniam.
Actress Kangana Ranaut receives the Padma Shri from #PresidentKovind at @rashtrapatibhvn #PadmaAwards2020 #PeoplesPadma pic.twitter.com/DGotIWN1g2
— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 8, 2021
Congratulations to everyone on this prestigious honour!