New Delhi, May 27 -- President Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan award to Anant Nag (Art) and Padma Shri awards to Dr. Ricky Gyan Kej (Art), Prashanth Prakash (Trade and Industry), and Dr Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar (Art) here on Tuesday.
Anant Nag is a veteran Kannada film actor known for his versatility and outstanding contribution to Indian cinema spanning five decades. With over 300 films in multiple languages and numerous awards, including five for best actor in Karnataka, Nag has also served as a Minister and MLC in the state.
Dr Ricky Gyan Kej, a three-time Grammy Award-winning musician, is internationally acclaimed for his fusion of Indian classical and contemporary music. He is also a prominent humanitarian an...