In a grand ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on 5th April, the illustrious Padma Shri award was bestowed upon a select group of outstanding individuals, including luminaries from the world of entertainment. Among the recipients were the legendary music composer MM Keeravani, whose melodious creations have enraptured audiences for decades, and the stunning Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, whose captivating performances have made her a beloved icon of Indian cinema.
The ceremony was presided over by Indian President Murmu, who honored a total of 106 individuals, with four of them hailing from the entertainment industry. In a momentous occasion that was brimming with pride and emotion, Raveena and Keeravani stepped up to receive their well-deserved accolades, along with other luminaries such as tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and singer Vani Jairam.
From her humble beginnings as a fresh-faced ingénue in the iconic 1991 film ‘Patthar Ke Phool’ to her debuting in the world of OTT in 2022 with Netflix’s ‘Aranyak,’ Raveena Tandon’s journey in Bollywood has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. The talented actress shared a glimpse of a momentous occasion on her Instagram account, wherein she could be seen accepting the prestigious Padma Shri award from none other than the President herself. Radiating with pride and joy, Raveena captioned her post with the simple yet powerful words, “Thank you all for the love and honour. Thank you for your blessings papa, mami and mom #padmashri” Indeed, it was a moment to cherish and a tribute to the remarkable journey of a true cinematic icon.
Watch: Raveena Tandon receiving the Padmashri Award
Another post on Instagram showcases the radiant actress in the company of her doting husband, Anil Thadani, as well as her beautiful daughter Rasha and son Ranbir Thadani, who stood proudly by her side. Also gracing the frame with Raveena was none other than the renowned director SS Rajamouli, whose presence added to the joy and excitement of the moment.
Raveena Tandon poses with her family
The actress also cherished the moment with SS Rajamouli
Meanwhile, the Padma Shri ceremony was a momentous occasion for the Oscar-winning music composer MM Keeravani, whose exceptional talent has been captivating audiences for decades. Accompanied by his family members, the Oscar-winning maestro donned a sleek black bandhgala suit as he stepped up to receive the coveted award from President Murmu. Keeravani’s music has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema, with unforgettable compositions in movies such as ‘Criminal’ (1995), ‘Sur’ (2002), ‘Zakhm’ (1998), ‘Jism’ (2003), and ‘Saaya’ (2003), to name just a few. The moment was made all the more special as SS Rajamouli, the director of the epic blockbuster ‘Baahubali,’ sat in the crowd, offering thunderous applause in recognition of Keeravani’s exceptional achievements.
Watch: MM Keeravani Receiving the award and spot SS Rajamouli clapping for him
SS Rajamouli also took a moment to share his pride and admiration for Keeravani. Along with a picture that appears to have been taken at the ceremony, the acclaimed director expressed how proud he is for his beloved “Peddanna” (big brother).
So proud of my Peddanna…!!!? pic.twitter.com/H3k07KsnmZ
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) April 6, 2023
The Indian government awarded the Padma Shri to other individuals as well from various categories, such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature, education, sports, and civil service, among others.
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