Padma Awards 2023 conferred on Sudha Murty, the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, MM Keeravani: See photos
President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards for the year 2023, at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening. A total of 53 awardees were given the honour — three Padma Vibhushan, five Padma Bhushan and 45 Padma Shri.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Bhushan to educator, author, and philanthropist Sudha Murty for her contributions in the field of social work on April 5, 2023.
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President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Padma Vibhusnad to Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav posthumously. His son Akhilesh Yadav reached Rashtrapati Bhavan to receive this honor on his behalf. Mulayam Singh Yadav died in October 2022 after a prolonged illness.
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President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Padma music composer to MM Keeravaani, who won an Oscar for composing 'Naatu Naatu' for SS Rajamouli's RRR. He was honoured for his contribution to art.
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President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Padma Shri to Super 30 founder Anand Kumar for his contributions in the field of literature and education. Anand Kumar is a noted mathematician and academician who is best known for running a coaching institute by the name Super 30. Anand Kumar's life and work have also been portrayed in a 2019 film, titled Super 30, where his role was played by Hrithik Roshan.
President Droupadi Murmu awarded actor Raveena Tondom with the Padma Shri on April 5, 2023, for her contribution in the field of art. Tandon is the only actor to be conferred with Padma Shri in 2023
