Images

Kangana Ranaut and Adnan Sami Khan awarded India's fourth highest civilian honours

Kangana Ranaut and Adnan Sami Khan awarded India's fourth highest civilian honours

They were presented the awards at a ceremony held at India's presidential residence on Monday.
09 Nov, 2021

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut and singer Adnan Sami Khan were among others awarded Padma Shri awards by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in Delhi on Monday. The Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the country.

The Hindustan Times reported that they were among several honourees at the ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, India's presidential residence.

“Sometimes you don't have words to express yourself. Thankful to government. Thankful to people, nothing is possible without them. I dedicate this to my father [and] mother. It's not only an honour but also a responsibility, which I'll try to carry out well,” said Khan, who gave up his Pakistani nationality to attain Indian citizenship.

Other recipients of the Padma Shri this year include producers Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor.

Ranaut took to Instagram to thank everyone for the award.

In a video, she said she has gone through a lot in her career and this award will shut up the people who have criticised her and questioned her 'activism' in the past.

In an interview with India Today TV, she commented on receiving the award with Johar, whom she has harshly criticised in the past for being a product of and perpetuating nepotism. “I heartily congratulate him. I think he totally deserves this award. As a producer, the kind of films he backs, whether it is Kesari or Good Newwz, are commendable, as is the position he has worked to achieve. Even though his father gave him a head start, he has risen to the top because of his own efforts and merits.”

Comments

Fast comment Nov 09, 2021 11:09am
Congratulations to Kangana Ranaut, and Adnan Sami Khan a living legendary singer, and son of PAF Officer. Keeping reservations aside how rare to see that India accommodated ASK as citizen, but awards given so frequently. Is India a real democracy, no not at all. A single event can’t cover up the ocean of prejudices let loose on minorities. India has to do much more to balm the grave wounds of Muslims in particular, and minorities in general.
Recommend 1
S Rehman Nov 09, 2021 11:10am
Why do we care what these indians get awarded. I assume its a slow news day.
Recommend
Ali da Malanga Nov 09, 2021 11:44am
Major Adnan is doing really well the way he has been able to blend into the Hindustani culture. No one suspects him to be an agent of ISI.
Recommend 1
Read All Comments