Top 10 Stars Who Bagged The ‘Padma Shri’ Award

The Padma Shri Award is the civilian award presented to the individuals who have flourished in their respective fields. It is a dream of almost every Indian to take it home, and our favourite celebrities have succeeded in getting one to their names.

1. Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in A >> Read More...

The ‘Shehenshah of Bollywood’, Amitabh Bachchan has had a rising exponential career since he started acting. He has been dedicated to cinema since the last four decades and has a lot to show for his stupendous journey. Having won many Filmfare Awards and also four National Film Awards The National Film Awards gets presented every year >> Read More... , this man sure knows how to rule the hearts of his millions of fans. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.

2. Aamir Khan Aamir Khan or Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan is Bolly >> Read More...

'Lagaan', ‘ Taare Zameen Par Click to look into! >> Read More... ', ' 3 Idiots Click to look into! >> Read More... ', are some of the films which have shown us what Aamir Khan can do with his acting skills at its peaks. He has four National Film awards, has received the Padma Shri in 2003 and also received the Padma Bhushan award 2010.

3. Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More...

The wealthiest actor in Bollywood, the ‘ Baadshah Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ has charms which can stun even the ominous critics. Having a doctorate from the University of Edinburgh, a multi-million dollar cricket team and convener of Red Chillies Entertainment, the proud owner of 14 Filmfare Awards, King Khan has proved us that he has no boundaries. He was awarded with the Padma Shri in 2005 and we wish that many more will be coming his way.

4. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a popular Indian actress >> Read More...

Aishwarya Rai started her acting career with a Tamilian film ‘ Iruvar Iruvar is the weekend competitive reality show, wh >> Read More... ’ in 1997. She is internationally acclaimed for her works in Bollywood as well as in Hollywood. Her performances in movies ' Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Click to look into! >> Read More... ', 'Dhoom 2', Jodha Akbar Jodha Akbar is a very popular epic historical tele >> Read More... ' and 'Devdas' have rendered us speechless. Her comeback in ‘ Jazbaa Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ (2015) and her recent ‘Sarabjit’ proved that her skills have enhanced over time. She received the Padma Shri in 2009.

5. Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar was born on 9th September 1967 and hi >> Read More...

Be it action, romance or comedy, this Khiladi This show was the debut production of Nina Kashif >> Read More... knows how to mark his territory just fine. The 'Khiladi' series, ' Namastey London Click to look into! >> Read More... ', ' Hera Pheri Hera Pheri is a comedy based TV show which came on >> Read More... ' and ' Housefull Click to look into! >> Read More... ' have touched our hearts. He is excellent at performing stunts and knows martial arts. Akshay has the Honorary Doctorate from the University of Windsor. He received the Padma Shri in 2009.

6. Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More...

She is known as Bollywood's ‘Desi Girl’ for her blockbuster 'Dostana'. PC won the Miss World pageant in 2000. Her entrance in Hollywood has also increased the number of her followers. She has received 5 Filmfare awards till date and has also received the Padma Shri in 2016. After taking the People's Choice Award home this time, Priyanka is clearly signalling that she has just begun to spread her wings.

7. Vidya Balan Vidya Balan is an award winning Bollywood actress >> Read More...

Vidya Balan's performances have made us love her more every time we see her on-stage. Some of her exemplary roles include Vidya in ‘ Paa Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, Vidya Bagchi in ‘ Kahaani Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ and Reshma in ‘ The Dirty Picture Click to look into! >> Read More... ’. With 5 Filmfare Awards, 1 National Film Award and the Padma Shri Award (2014) to her name, do I need to say more?

8. Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn transcended since his very first film " Phool Aur Kaante Click to look into! >> Read More... " and he received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for the same. His super hit Blockbusters include 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', ' The Legend Of Bhagat Singh Click to look into! >> Read More... ', ' Golmaal Golmaal is a Telugu comedy television series. The >> Read More... ', ' Singham Click to look into! >> Read More... ' and ' Bol Bachchan Click to look into! >> Read More... '. He has received several nominations & acquired various awards. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2016.

9. Kajol Devgan Born on 5th August 1974, Kajol was the heartthrob >> Read More...

Kajol, our favourite Simran, has received numerous accolades for her outstanding work. ‘ Baazigar Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, ‘ Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, ‘ Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, ‘Pyar To Hona Hi Tha’ and ‘ My Name Is Khan Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, are few of her works that add up to a definite watch list.

10. Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit is not just known as the also a smil >> Read More...

Also known as the ‘Dancing Queen’ of Bollywood in the past, Madhuri Dixit still continues to stun us with her flawless acts. 'Dil', ' Dil To Pagal Hai Click to look into! >> Read More... ', and 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' are close to the heart of every fan. She has won 6 Filmfare Awards & was nominated for the same 14 times. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2008. All these actors have succeeded in forming a dent in Indian cinema. Some of the other honourable mentions include ‘ Rajinikanth 'Rajinikanth' is the name that is known in >> Read More... ’, who has not received the Padma Shri but he has earned the Padma Bhushan Award & the Padma Vibhushan Award, the higher category of the civilian award. Hema Malini Hema Malini is perhaps the only dream girl of the >> Read More... , ‘ Rekha Rekha is probably among the most renowned and well >> Read More... ’, Paresh Rawal The Padma Shri award winner who shot to fame with >> Read More... & Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan is a noted Bollywood actor who started >> Read More... are some of the others that we love.