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BREAKING: South superstars Ajith Kumar and Nandamuri Balakrishna awarded with Padma Bhushan for contributions to field of arts
The Government of India has revealed this year's Padma Bhushan award recipients, with South Indian film stars NBK and Ajith Kumar receiving the prestigious honor for their significant contributions to the arts.
South superstars Ajith Kumar and Nandamuri Balakrishna have been bestowed the Indian government's third-highest civilian honor, the Padma Bhushan Award, this year.
The official announcement made by the government includes 19 recipients in total, with Ajith and NBK being honored for their contributions to the field of arts. Along with them, actor Anant Nag and actress Shobana have also been awarded the same distinction for their contributions.
Moreover, the late novelist and screenwriter MT Vasudevan Nair has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan Award for his contributions to the fields of literature and education.
Over the years, actors Ajith Kumar and Nandamuri Balakrishna have showcased their skills and efforts in the field of cinema, entertaining audiences. As the year 2025 begins, the Indian government has decided to honor both these superstars of Indian cinema, making it a moment of celebration for fans everywhere.
As many already know, Nandamuri Balakrishna is a veteran actor who hails from the illustrious Nandamuri family of Andhra Pradesh. The actor, known for his action-packed roles in Telugu cinema, is the son of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, popularly known as NTR.
The actor-politician has been an integral part of Telugu cinema for many years, continuing to deliver resounding box office successes with his films even today. NBK was recently seen playing the lead role in the film Daaku Maharaaj, directed by Bobby Kolli.
The film, starring NBK, featured him as a righteous officer who transitions into a daring robber striving to save the people of a village from tyrannical forces.
On the other hand, Ajith Kumar, who recently showcased his skills on the racing tracks during the Dubai Endurance Race, has also been an integral part of Tamil cinema over the years. The actor is currently gearing up for the release of his movie Vidaamuyarchi, which is slated to hit the big screens on February 6, 2025.
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