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13 unusual facts about Padma Bhushan


Bombay Talkies

Like many of his contemporaries at Bombay Talkies, Raj was awarded the Padma Bhushan award in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987 for his outstanding contributions to Indian cinematic culture.

Dušan Zbavitel

In 2006, he received India’s third highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, for his lifetime achievements.

Frank Pallone

In 2002, he was awarded India's third highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan for his contributions as member of the India Caucus in the Congress.

Jiwan Singh Umranangal

Jiwan Singh was awarded Padma Bhushan (1991) and the National Amity Award (1996) by the Government of India.

Lalgudi

It is the birthplace of famous violinist Padma Bhushan Shri Lalgudi Jayaraman and headquarters of Pulavar Keeran during his hectic career for 20 years.

Mattanur

The college was established in 1964, founded by social reformer and great educationalist Padma Bhushan Mannathu Padmanabhan.

Mauranipur

He was honoured with Padma Bhushan for his literary works; Agra University presented him with honorary D. Lit.

Mohan Singh Oberoi

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, in 2001.

Mundlapadu

He worked with his contemporaries, Muktyala Raja, (fondly called Projects Prasad), Padma Bhushan, Dr. K.L. Rao (ex-Central Minister and well-known engineer, and Sri Kakani Venkata Ratnam, an ex-cabinet minister.

Ralegan Siddhi

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan—the third-highest civilian award—by the Government of India in 1992 for his efforts in establishing this village as a model for others.

Ramamurthy Thyagarajan

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, in 2013 in the filed of trade & industry.

Sagat Singh

For his leadership and command for the race to Dacca the Government of India honored Sagat Singh through an award of Padma Bhushan, Sagat Singh being the only other corps commander besides T N Raina and Sartaj Singh to be so awarded in 1971.

V. Ganapati Sthapati

Sthapati has earned a number of titles and awards, including Padma Bhushan.


Asad Ali Khan

Khan received several national awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1977 and the civilian honor Padma Bhushan in 2008, which was awarded by Indian President Pratibha Patil.

Brigade of the Guards

1 Param Vir Chakra, 2 Ashoka Chakras, 1 Padma Bhushan, 8 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 6 Maha Vir Chakras, 4 Kirti Chakras, 46 Vir Chakras, 18 Shaurya Chakras, 77 Sena Medals, 10 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 3 Yudh Seva Medals, 16 Vishisht Seva Medals, 45 Mention-in-Despatches, 151 COAS's Commendation Cards and 79 GOC-in-C's Commendation Cards

Gandhi Seva Sadan

The students have earlier also had training under veteran gurus like the late Thekkinkattil Ramunni Nair, Padma Bhushan Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair, the late Kalamandalam Padmanabhan Nair and Kottakkal Krishnankutty Nair, besides late masters like Kadathanattu Govindan Nambisan, Kalamandalam Neelakantan Nambisan, Kalamandalam Unnikrishna Kurup, Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, Kalamandalam Chandra Mannadiyar, Tirur Nambissan and Kalamandalam Appukutty Poduval.

Hasmukhbhai Parekh

He played a role in the development of Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation of India, now ICICI Bank, founded the Housing Development Finance Corporation, and in 1992 was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the finance industry in India.