Padma Shree For Bollywood Celebrities Announced

The Padma Shree awards are announced on the Republic Day eve every year and the President of India will honor the awardees at a ceremonial function. It will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in March/April this year. Out of the total 141 Padma awards this year, 7 people have been honored with the Padma Vibhushan, 118 with Padma Shri and 16 with Padma Bhushan.

Actress Kangana Ranaut, singer Adnan Sami and director and producers Ekta Kapoor and Karan Johar have been bestowed with the Padma Shri award this year. The four celebrities have been honored with the Padma Shri for their contribution to the industry of performing arts.

During a media interaction, Kangana Ranaut said, "I'm humbled and I’m honored. I thank my country for this recognition and I dedicate this to every woman who dares to dream. To every daughter... to every mother... and to the dreams of women who will shape the future of our country."

Director and producer Ekta Kapoor took to Twitter to thank everyone and mentioned as, "humbled and overwhelmed."

Karan Johar also took to Twitter to express his feelings and mentioned as, "It's not often that I am at a loss for words, but this is one such occasion... The Padma Shri. Such an honor to receive one of the civilian awards in the country. Overwhelmed by so many emotions right now. Humbled, elated and also thankful for the opportunity to live my dream every day, to create and to entertain. I know my father would be proud and I wish he was here to share this moment with me. #blessed."