Kolkata, Jan. 29 -- Renowned actor and dancer Mamata Shankar has been conferred with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the arts.

Speaking to ANI following the announcement of the award, Shankar expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I am grateful to the Indian government for honouring me with such a prestigious award. All those who have contributed to the journey of my life, I am thankful to them. I am remembering everyone today. I never thought of receiving such a prestigious award. I just did my work with honesty."

She added, "Whenever I do my work, I never keep thinking of winning an award, I just do my work with honesty."

Mamata Shankar is a renowned Ind...